After a week of luxury living at Rancho Santana in southern Nicaragua, I was missing my feral roots and came home on a mission to convince some friends to head up to El Salvador for some right point break action. Convincing all of my regular-footed friends proved to be an easy task and about 30 hours after leaving the air-conditioned high-speed wifi situation of the VIP suite, I found myself in a truck crammed with people and boards on our way north. The trip to my favorite wave is an easy boat ride across the Gulf of Fonseca to beautiful El Salvador.
We stayed in basic accommodations consisting of cinderblock rooms that resembled jail cells, each containing just a few beds and a fan. There are a couple hammocks out front, the owner’s wife cooking typical food, and icy cold beers. Our rooms were right on the sand, and we were up at 4:00 am every morning to have sufficient time to caffienate before first light and the usual Brazilian morning invasion.
The trip consisted of purely surfing, resting, stretching, and eating and we watched both the sun rise and set everyday from the ocean. It’s the type of place where you always feel like you’re blowing it if you’re too tired to surf, because there are always waves to be had. The beach scene is mellow and simple and the crowd contains all types from local groms to hippie backpackers to yuppie surf dads. No schedule, no happy hour, no corporations, no drama, no stress. Todo tranquilo at the dreamy spot, and though every once in a while I can appreciate the benefits of luxury, I think I know where I belong.
love love,
jackie
So wonderful to hear about your great surf trip, Jackie. Is your Uncle Morgan a Yuppie Surf Dad, hahaha? Hope we get to see you if you come this way. Hugs!
Haha, I’m not sure what category unc morg falls into, but I know he would love that wave. And yes, you will definitely be seeing me at some point in the next few months. lots of love! jackie
Excellent! Looking forward to it. Lots of love back at ya! suzanna
Jackie…love love the blog. Awesome write up and a great pic of you, Jamie and Ben ! Hope you’re all doing well. I too went to RS, post Coco Loco and though temporarily seduced by flushing toilets, concrete walls and somewhat bug free indoor rooms, I know now that even the basics of luxury no longer carry the same appeal they used to. Each year as I grow older and perhaps wiser, I begin to understand the beauty in its purest form. Both in nature and in the way we today, choose to live our lives. I picked up on something beautiful staying in North Nica with you all, and though quiet and reserved during the trip, …. I was feeling very grounded and absorbing this amazing energy surrounding me. I was astonished and wanted to savor it, take it and keep it with me forever. Anyway, thanks again for posting this awesome blog, and to entire Coco Loco crew for finding the most amazing piece of heaven on earth. Please say hi to all from me. I am coming back next year baby ! Lots of love XX
Wow, thanks for the kind (and wise) words, Dot! It’s feedback like yours that keeps us believing in what we do. Loved your energy and can’t wait to see ya again! love, jackie