My plan was just to stand up, but as I struggled simply pulling my board out to sea, I wondered if I was being a little cocky.
Jen and I were in Raglan and in Raglan, you surf.
Turned out surfing wasn't that hard. Well if you count wobbled standing for a few moments before falling down into the water surfing. (P.S. wetsuits are really warm).
But standing is standing and Jen and I each accomplished the feat more than once that Saturday afternoon. Windy conditions made for a challenging day. The waves came in so fast, it left little time to recover or prepare for riding the next wave. The current was so strong at times that I fell just walking in ankle-deep water.
And I really hate to admit this, mainly because I have no proof, but Jen may have had a better day. She claims to have gotten a thumbs up from our instructor after riding a wave all the way to beach. But like I said, no proof.
I on the other hand was teased by our instructor for sticking my tongue out when I finally stood up.
We surfed at Ngarunui Beach. It's a good place for beginners. The big shots surf at Manu Bay, a beach that was featured in the movie"The Endless Summer."
The coolest thing about the beaches was the black sand. I've never seen it before and it was so glittery and pretty. I was told the black stuff gets pretty hot during the summer months.
We stayed at a place called Solscape. A very backpacker chic eco retreat where people stay in old train cars, tipis and earth domes, which are made of, well, the earth.. Jen and I stayed in a train. It was a little cramped, but it was clean.
The town of Raglan itself was filled with cafes and small shops where you could buy pottery, clothes and of course surfing gear. It's not a big town, but the people who live there absolutely love it.
As always, here are a few photos. Sorry there aren't any of us in the water but we were kind of busy.
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