Gabriel woke up this morning upset with the rain. Michael and the kids are scheduled for surfing lessons today...He prayed all morning for sun and it burst forth just as we decided we would risk it. Waiting for the bus, and hoping it would be on time today, we were so happy to see Janet drive up in her little electric golf cart. She was off to Purto Viejo and offered us a ride! Perfect! Mucho, mucho gracious!!
We arrived at surf school on time and everyone got measured up for their boards.
Gabriel, the instructor, and Gabriel, our little student, became fast friends. Our Gabriel is the second youngest student he's taught.
Douglas, another instructor, joined us to ensure everyone's safety in the ocean-the waves were high today.We walked through town to Playa Negra (Black Beach-so named because of the volcanic ash colouring the sand) and surf school began.
They began with learning how to protect their heads should a board bounce up and hit them in a hard wave. Then they learned the proper stance on a board.
Teacher Gabriel was fantastic! He gave a very motivational talk about "I can't" not being in his vocabulary and negative thoughts or words are not allowed.They had to lie down on their boards and jump up to take the stance on the instructor's signal.
He called young Gabriel "goofy foot". This bothered Gabriel a bit and asked why the instructor said he had a "funny foot". It took a bit of explaining to assure him it just meant he put his left foot on the back of the board rather than his right like most do. The "goofy foot" stance seems to work for him-he was declared a natural!
We think it's so much easier when you're short and don't have so far to fall, and young, so don't think in terms of "everything that could go wrong" (or what could get broken).
Allie did fantastically too! A little apprehensive at first but willing to giive it a whirl! She made it to shore standing on most runs, even her firsts!
Michael was determined to surf and did a great job as well! He it with the s embraced it with the same tenacity that he approaches almost everything in life. Oh, the JOY, to experience riding that wave! He was in heaven and you could see the pleasure in every ride!
Now, if I can figure out how to work you-tube...got great footage!
A lesson was $45.00 per person for three hours. Money really well spent!! Our Christmas gift to the kids!
Hmmm...wonder where you can buy a cheap surf board? We'd have to re-sell it when we leave, not much chance of surfing in Saskatchewan...
Great, great fun was had by all!!
We arrived at surf school on time and everyone got measured up for their boards.Gabriel, the instructor, and Gabriel, our little student, became fast friends. Our Gabriel is the second youngest student he's taught.
Douglas, another instructor, joined us to ensure everyone's safety in the ocean-the waves were high today.We walked through town to Playa Negra (Black Beach-so named because of the volcanic ash colouring the sand) and surf school began.They began with learning how to protect their heads should a board bounce up and hit them in a hard wave. Then they learned the proper stance on a board.
Teacher Gabriel was fantastic! He gave a very motivational talk about "I can't" not being in his vocabulary and negative thoughts or words are not allowed.They had to lie down on their boards and jump up to take the stance on the instructor's signal.
He called young Gabriel "goofy foot". This bothered Gabriel a bit and asked why the instructor said he had a "funny foot". It took a bit of explaining to assure him it just meant he put his left foot on the back of the board rather than his right like most do. The "goofy foot" stance seems to work for him-he was declared a natural!
We think it's so much easier when you're short and don't have so far to fall, and young, so don't think in terms of "everything that could go wrong" (or what could get broken).
Allie did fantastically too! A little apprehensive at first but willing to giive it a whirl! She made it to shore standing on most runs, even her firsts!
Michael was determined to surf and did a great job as well! He it with the s embraced it with the same tenacity that he approaches almost everything in life. Oh, the JOY, to experience riding that wave! He was in heaven and you could see the pleasure in every ride!
Now, if I can figure out how to work you-tube...got great footage!
A lesson was $45.00 per person for three hours. Money really well spent!! Our Christmas gift to the kids!
Hmmm...wonder where you can buy a cheap surf board? We'd have to re-sell it when we leave, not much chance of surfing in Saskatchewan...
Great, great fun was had by all!!
I bet that was alot of fun! if you want i can figure out the you tube thing and let you know how it works.
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