Costa Rica

Kim and I went to Costa Rica for a one week - all girl - surf and yoga camp. We had so much fun! The camp was for all surfing levels - including beginners, which 5 out of 6 of us were. The other campers were so cool and nice to hang out with. We all seemed to be on the same page as far as outlook, expectations and general personalities. We got along great which is nice since we were together almost 24/7.

My goal was to just catch a solid wave and stand up on my board just a couple times, but I didn't think I'd actually enjoy it so much and I didn't think I would catch so many waves. Ha! I never considered the fun I might have while surfing. It took me about 4 days for all of the fundamentals of surfing to click for me. When I finally got up and stayed up I was shocked and thrilled. I kept going out to catch more and more waves until the tide got too high and rough for me to enjoy it anymore. We surfed every day and by our last day my body was so tired of surfing, but I felt I had to surf while I was still there. I also enjoyed just hanging out in the water. It required all of my focus and that was a nice change for me. I tend to have many thoughts going on at the same time and it can be exhausting.

I think this was one of my most favorite vacations because it was an adventure combined with a little relaxation. I only wish Nick could have been there to experience it too :-)

I highly recommend this surf camp:

http://www.puravidaadventures.com/index.php/

Pura vida!

(Costa Rican greeting)