On Friday for our off day we went to the beach. Lili had found a hostel on the best surfing beach in El Salvador. The great thing about this beach was that it was difficult to get to so it was pretty much deserted! We were supposed to leave on Thursday night but didn’t end up leaving until Thursday morning at 530 am. First we were told it would only take 45 mins- then 2 hrs- then 21/2. In reality it took about 3ish. Overcast skies brought my excitement down a little but I told God I would really appreciate sun even if it was just in the afternoon. He answered if only for half an hour it meant the world to me 🙂 My morning was spent frolocking in the waves, laying on the hot sand and exploring with Sarah. In the afternoon Lili and I took a surf lesson together, facing our fears and the waves. Let me tell you it looks easy but it is exhausting! I wasn’t out there for long and I collapsed on the beach part way through. I did manage to stand up a couple times yahoo! I also got to lay on the board and ride it to shore which was super fun too. Our instructer was a really sweet man who was very patient and helpful. I almost didn’t go but am so glad I did! Surfing is definitely something I want to do again!
After surfing we watched as a hot pink oval in the sky shone through the film of clouds. Slowly it became a large circle with clouds streaking across it making stripes. As the clouds broke and the sun disappeared it left a trail of pink and purple to contrast with the pale blue sky.
Andrea got the crazy idea to have a mud fight, well.. wet sand fight haha. That was a blast.
The next morning we did yoga in the ocean!
All in all the day was relaxing and thrilling. Exactly what I needed 🙂 If you ever have any hesitation I encourage you to try it!
