I rode a wave all the way in today! It may not have been pretty and it definitely wore me out, but I made it all the way to shore where I jumped off instead of being pushed off. Although this is a major accomplishment, I still need work on my pop up. I stood on Tuesday, but only for a short while before falling very ungracefully into the ocean. I can’t really figure out how I’m doing in relation to the others since everyone seems to be doing well. The camp is amazing. Our instructors cheer us on all the time. I’ve fallen in love with San Juan del Sur. Tonight was the first time I found other Americans. We were taken to a happy hour at a local hotel. The hotel is apparently a favorite among Americans, Europeans and Canadians. They were everywhere. Of course, we had to climb stairs to get in, and many of us were complaining of sore muscles. Despite the fact that I spin four nights a week, ride 100 miles a week (during the off-season) on a bicycle, do yoga twice a week and swim laps twice a week, surfing has definitely taken its toll on me. I’m sore in places I didn’t know could be sore. I might have the cardiovascular strength, but my muscles definitely need work. Crystal, our amazing yoga instructor, is coming back tomorrow to give us another session and, then, on Friday, will be back to give us massages. She says she is clairvoyant and can read our auras. ummm... I can’t wait!
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