Beach Time

Sitting in the lounge area here at Parque Maderas, watching the sun set into the Pacific Ocean. I'm not too sure what to write. I haven't updated this for a while, and I wanted to at least record a little bit of what I’ve be doing.

I’ve been here for 10 days, and I honestly can’t remember what everyday has consisted of...although I know they have all been good. I am becoming very accustomed to the life down here. The slow life. Most days I try not to look at my watch. I only really look at it when I’m surfing...because it’s hard to tell how long I have been out there for. Time flies when your in the water.

The area that I am staying, which is the same place as where our house is.... is really amazing. It feels like I am living in the country. We're far enough away from town, and there is a real sense of community in the area. With the bar/restaurant here at the hostel, and the bar/restaurant at the Mango Rosa, I always have an option of places to go. They also serve food on the beach, where I had one of the best cheeseburgers that I’ve ever had. One thing that will be really nice in future visits, will be the option of coming over here to eat dinner. Since I’ve been here, and had so many dinners, I have met the best people. Traveler’s have “the best” attitudes. Everyone is in a good mood...all the time.

I actually got sad this morning when a large portion of people that have been staying here...left. It really feels like I am growing a family down here.

I have had to go into town a lot over the last week, but it is always for only one thing. That things differs, and has been either the ATM, to get some rum, or to meet with our contractor. I really don’t like going to town. I’ve spent so much time there, and I would rather spend my time surfing, reading, looking at our house, or just thinking about my future.

Today it is very windy. Very windy. There are gusts that are probably 40-50 mph. I spent the morning surfing, and the wind was actually knocking me off my board. I’m just glad that I am getting up on it. I bought a surfboard at the beginning of the week, and have continued to surf as much as I can. I’ve had a couple good rides since I started learning, and I really feel like I’m picking it up. One of the kids from France that was staying here gave me some really good tips, and I have improved immensely. I am hoping that by the time I leave, I will be able to get up every time. That is my goal.

I believe that we have built our house on one of the best surf breaks in Latin America. Even beyond the beach where we are, there are a dozen other good surf breaks that are all accessible by either boat or road. I am also excited to be able to visit different parts of the country over the years. There is a ton to see here in Nicaragua.

I am smack in the middle of this trip. I have spent 10 full days here, and I have 10 full days more. I will take more pictures, and update this more while I’m here. I think I have done most of what is needed with the house, and the next week should be very mellow. Beach time.

Till next time...adios.