After saying goodbye to Dan and a few other friends I met in Santa Ana I headed to El Tunco, a coastal town about a two-hour drive away. I checked into a hostel called The Canuck, a Canadian-themed spot inspired by a hockey player from Vancouver, which felt pretty fitting for Christmas. El Tunco is a small coastal town touristy, but not too busy. I spent most of my time there trying to surf with the guys from the hostel. It was challenging, but I think I’m finally starting to get the hang of it.
Christmas Eve was a blast—lots of celebrations and fireworks. We made our way to the only bar open that night, where they had a Spanish karaoke session going on. The next couple of days were spent planning my route and just hanging out at the hostel.Read more
Dec 23–26, 2024 in El Salvador ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C