Surfing on Giant Sand Dunes

I went surfing today — on sand! I never knew how much fun that could be. I also didn’t anticipate just how much sand would end up in my mouth. Crunchy!

I actually met two Kiwis there who were kind enough to film my descent. I’m really glad I ran into them, especially after being somewhat stuck at the hostel due to the rain. We had a lovely chat, and that little adventure was exactly what I needed.

I want to say it was free… and it almost was — just $15 for the board rental.

While the surfing was really cool, I also watched a handful of people fall off their boards, unintentionally showing off some impressive acrobatic skills as they somersaulted through the air. They seemed to be OK afterward, though — that must have hurt...Read more