Mexico recap: surfing

Our next event in Mexico was surfing. We were able to take lessons with someone my friend, Maggie, has worked with for years so there was a comfort level that put me at ease. I would really suggest, if you go to somewhere where surfing is popular, finding a local surf shop and taking lessons. Locals are so kind, know the area, and have good relationships with other surfers in case you cut them off (ahem.. it may have happened to me). In general, going through hotels or other services doesn't give you the same cultural experience.

I got up a total of two times and I was so proud of it. Surfing look so easy... in reality, its very hard. The hardest part was paddling because we had to get out past the break, which meant surviving crashing waves to get there. My arms have never felt like that before. All four people in my group were complaining of tired arms. I mean paddling is no joke!

There were tons of rocks (as you can see in the photo) and I have a few cuts and bruises from a set of waves that kept crashing and taking me further and further into the rocks. Maggie even cut her hand pretty deep trying to survive the set. After being rescued we took a break and just sat out in the ocean before going at it again.

All in all it was so fun! I would definitely do it again (minus the sunburn on the back of my legs) because I was so proud to have conquered two waves and survived the experience in general. Plus we got some awesome photos and met some really cool people.

In case you are ever in Cabo our lessons were through the Costa Azul surf shop! Check them out!

xoxo
Caroline