Cold fun

A quick visit to the beach on a winter day lets us see some alternatives to surfing in cold waters. Strong winds hitting the line of dunes diagonally give thrilling low and fast rides. John, a highly experienced paraglider, makes his way back to the launch area in this shot. He says onshore winds would put more people in the air and allow for much higher flying. In some areas, people make flights as long as 100 miles.

Think warm thoughts

Snow clings to everything and low temperatures keep it there.

Think warm thoughts by creating a packing list for travel to a tropical beach.

What items would make it to the top of your priority list?

How would you spend your time there?

What steps could you take to make the most of your trip?

Snow blown dunes

Frozen dunes will give way to warm powdery sands in just a few short weeks as we make our way to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Members going on this trip must get the last payments in over the next two pay periods. Reminder to all to bring extra money to cover purchases of gifts, snacks, tips and exit fees.

Think warm thoughts.

Pray for surf.

Winter days

Due to the cold and general lack of sunshine, blogging about the beach tends to get neglected. December 21st delivered these nice rollers with horse heads and back spray.

Checking my email from peace corps friends led me to this site where a former volunteer now resides. Having lived in that area as a young teen, the photos stir up those old memories. My parents recall it differently stating that despite appearances, there is no paradise. Perhaps paradise is where we make it.