SURF COSTA RICA

Embracing my inner surfer in Costa Rica my virtual vacation

I was looking to master the surf no further than Costa Rica. I'm talkin' sun-basked beaches, warm waters, un-crowded breaks and some world-class waves. But first, I meet with Daize Shayne and Malia Jones - two hot surfer chicks from California. I'm hooking up with them to teach me everything I need to know about surfing from eskimo rolling to hanging ten. Cutting to the chase, they're really quite something! Over seven days I allow them to show me the ropes, introduce me to the hippest hangouts, and find the best rips in town.


I began my surfing adventure in the paradise-delicious hot spot Jaco. It's the place in Costa Rica where surfers come to play, sun-seekers set up camp, and nightlife never quite sleeps. The waves are legendary and truly spectacular. With a fantastic coastal climate and warm temperatures, Jaco has some of the longest rides in the world. An unstoppable surfer's paradise, the great waves come from magnificent storms just off the Mexican coast, and the swells that accompany them are pretty much unrivalled. Whether you're a surfing pro, or a surf-rookie, Daize and Malia will help you. Avoiding the crowds, they took me off-the-beaten track to Jaco's best-kept surf's secret. Catch me riding the waves in style... check out my virtual pics.


Now that I've conquered the surf of Jaco, it's off to Santa Teresa for the next three days. With its white sand palm lined beaches, this is the perfect setting for me to sit back and unwind into Costa Rica's leisurely paced culture. And to truly settle in they have daily siesta sessions scheduled in with some Licuados (also called batidos) - it's an unusually flavored, locally favored milkshake drink. Delish! While enjoying the spectacular sunsets on the beach, I re-aligned my zen with a body melting massage to hit those sore spots. 

I'll be back on the surf in no time!

your always affected by your first love,

if you fall in love with the ocean the smell the sound, 

the story peaks 

and your pumping heart 

as you fall head over heels

 on your first attempt 

to catch a wave, 

you are gone.

Then all you need 

are some tasty waves 

and the warm sun in your face.