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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Thoughts on Surfing, Kauai

Falling in love with surfing, wanting to learn to ride a short board and having a craving to surf perfect waves in the tropics was all the convincing I needed to purchase my ticket to Kauai last minute.  We, well, came to SURF and that's pretty much all we've done.  Let's just say a few Advil, yoga and a gallon of water on the daily, and falling asleep by 9pm have never felt so good!    

The learning curve is steep right now but in just a week a lot has evolved within me physically, mentally, and spiritually.  The sport of surfing is more than just a sport, it's a way of life.  Every time I surf I end up with some metaphorical lesson I can apply to the way I live my life.  It strengthens the mind, body, and spirit and in that sense surfing itself is a sort of "guru".  It allows you to endure physical pain and be thankful for it, it introduces you to inner strengths of all kinds you might never know existed, and it humbles the heck out of you if you are willing to push your limits.    

More pictures of our days here in Hawaii!

Got these 2 boards for $200 on Craigslist!  Sweet deal!  6'4" x19 1/4 round tail thruster.

5'10" x 20 x 2 5/8 Surf Tech. I love this lil' girl!

Poncho's biggest fans, The Tavern, Princeville



Yummy Acai Bowl to recharge with after a morning sesh


The Queens Bath, Princeville

Take your choice... right OR left

Franny getting some lefts at Waikokos


Surf trip on a budget: 3 girls, one studio, one hot plate, one bathroom/washing station ;)


Another gorgeous sunset <3

Playing at Hanalei Fire Station 1

Takin' care of business

Watching the sunset from the St. Regis

Sunset...love!



We love the Honu energy




Monday, October 28, 2013

Kauai-The Quiver Grows

October 25/26-2013
The excitement continues with a morning surf sesh with the pros, the addition of one more friend & 3 more boards to our Kauai caravan, and an evening watching sports and cruising at Hanalei Fire Station with our buddies.



Checkin surf... Hanalei Bay

Beachin' it, Tunnels

Watchin' waves n' soakin' up rays, Tunnels

Beach art

Headed out at Waikokos





Michi n' Franny were ripping with the best!


Start of my morning "trail run"
Adventurous trail run continued

Sun + Sprinkles = Rainbow!

Beauiful beach creation

Lovely lil' flower stand
Brenda's in from Oahu for a few days, Cocktail Hour in Kalipaki Bay

Checkin out some new beaches
Great place to put the Doo Doo Drop... right by the viewing bench




Gorgeous Beach, somewhere Secret ;)

10 days, 4 girls, 10 boards.  Good to have options.


Kauai "caravan"
Captain Kurt fixing us up some Oxtail Soup. One of our favorite blocking buddies in the line-up.  We get taken care of ;)
Family dinner at Hanalei Bay Fire Station 1.  




Friday, October 25, 2013

Kauai!

In search of good waves...

This is the "girls' surf trip to Hawaii" I've dreamt of since I first hopped on a surfboard in 2009.  I must've made a few good decisions over the past few months as they have lent me the opportunity to finally get on it!  Thanks to good friends and a hell-of-an-addictive sport I finally made it to Hawaii...

...this is really happening!  Boarding the plane to Lihue!

We made it :)



Hanalei Bay

Hanalei Bay Pier




Franny headed for an evening surf

The beach wares you out!

My future house

Mandala on an evening beach walk at Hanalei Bay







Waikokos, Hanalei Bay



Cutest liquor store I've ever seen

Farm to Table, Kauai style


The best motto to carry with you when learning to surf.  Thank God I have patient friends who love the sport and just happen to make darn good teachers, travel buddies, and awesome friends!