No Mas, No Mas

I tried my hand at surfing today, taking advantage of the full-moon surf and the small crowds on the beach. After all if you are going to flail away in the ocean it's nice to have as few witnesses as possible. Anyways, I thought I was fairly well prepared having watched a video on u-tube demonstrating proper technique and spending the last several days intently studying the surfers while I drank my beer. Sure people have mentioned that I might want to try a lesson but come on I snowboard, ski, skate, boogie board, waterski, rollerblade, pretty much any sort of balance sport other than surfing I have given a go so how hard could it be. Well as the photos below illustrate perhaps a lesson wouldn't hurt.

See how carefully I study the surf break. The guy on U-Tube said this was essential for a successful surf experience and something many beginners don't take enough time to do.

Ahhhh....... here I am wading out my weapon firmly in hand ready to do battle with the Posiden and his minions.
















Looking good paddling out, confident, nice form, possibly a high point of the whole experience right here.

Yes, just like I had visualized on the beach, spot the swell, feel rise, paddle for the break.....

Houston we have a problem! I am not sure what went wrong I just know that it kept going wrong over and over and over. Apparently when people say you should try a lesson they are not always full of crap. Either that or I had a faulty board, which at this point I haven't entirely ruled out as some 11 year old girl was beside me and she seemed to have no problem getting up so obviously there was some equipment issues.

Of course, at least I would be able to stand proud in front of my boys having shown them that the only true failure comes in never trying. That was until I saw the photos of their reaction to my surfing, I think they missed the lesson.

Troncones Daycare

Well we arrived in Troncones to find a secluded little paradise. It is incredible the lack of people on this little strip of beach and how amazing the sand and surf is. We are just down the beach from Troncones at Manzanillo Bay and it feels like our own private resort with only a handful of other people around. As you can see it is quite a task to keep an eye on the kids among the throngs of beach goers. The people have very friendly and our house is amazing. I think it took the boys at least 2 minutes upon our arrival to jump in the pool and since they have spent more time in the water, either the pool or the ocean, than on land. There are several top notch restaurants literally within yards of our place and I am on my second batch of margaritas this afternoon so what could be better. The best thing is really we are only on day three and I am just beginning to move into relaxation mode.

Heading South

Well, we are a few hours away from beginning our journey south to Mexico for spring break. I am done teaching for the day and despite having several things I should be doing I am staring at the clock willing it to hurry up. As excited as I may be the boys were just crazy this morning they are so excited. I must admit it makes the effort and expense even easier to take when you see how much they enjoy it. The sun, surf and Pacificos help as well. I can't believe that it is actually spring break already, it seems like Christmas was just a couple weeks ago. Perhaps there really is something to the old adage "time flies when you are having fun" as we have been having just a great year.

I am not sure what the internet connectivity in our place will be like but if I can find a connection I will posting some vacation pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kinglewy Because I know everyone really enjoys other people's vacation pictures.

If you have any spring break pictures to share send a comment with the link as we would love to see them.

Adios