Just came home from an outstanding trip to Nicaragua where I was working on #92: Learn to Surf (here’s how I got there). I was truly searching for the perfect wave and it wasn’t easy. Somehow I made it though, so I thought I’d put together an easy to follow step-by-step guide so that you can find the perfect wave too. Here’s a photo journal of what it took.
Step 1: Cab (p.s. it’s difficult to ask for a Spanish/English Dictionary without a Spanish/English Dictionary… probably not worth trying)
Step 2: Car (typical Nicaraguan road)
Step 2: Car
Step 2: Car
Step 3: Ferry
Step 4: ‘Chicken Bus’ (p.s. no matter how rocky the ride gets don’t sit on the plastic tubs in the back because you’ll probably break it and have to apologize and negotiate a fair replacement price in broken spanish)
Step 5: Ask a local where the best surf is and convince him to take you there
Step 6: Walk down to the beach and into the water
——- TRAVEL TIPS! ——–
Wear sunscreen
Travel with a fake moustache
What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?
Good Luck! -Ben















Hahaha! I’m loving your site! I’m so looking forward to other adventures!
Comment by Paul — July 5, 2008 @ 8:38 pm
You want surfing beaches? Check out “Robin Z’s” almost 50 surfing reviews on Yelp. Start with “Rincon Beach State Park” & be sure to read “Kongs.” The woman has been surfing since she was just a tadpole. Has some pretty incredible stories. Need an intro? Just tell her “Rachel C” sent you . . . but watch out for the sharks!
Comment by Co9Mom — July 6, 2008 @ 9:26 am