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Mal Pais and Santa Teresa
Well, we are now in Mal Pais. It is a very touristy place, but a very popular surf spot. Hopefully I will get to do some today. Really looking forward to it. It was a rather long wait time to get from Cobano to Mal Pais. We had to take a bus from Montezuma to Cobano. Mind you the bus was so packed that we had to stand for about half an hour ride. …
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... for me!We got back just as they were stowing the gangplank, thougth I'm sure they wouldn't have left without the 30 of us on the tour!After dinner tonight, we saw a ventriloquist show. He was very very good and quite funny. Tomorrow we dock in Puerto Corinto, Nicaraugua. This was not on our original itinerary, but was added when they canceled Aculpoco for 'security reasons.' They seem a bit concerned about pickpockets here, so I'm wondering if it will be better.
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The Best Waves for Beginning Surfers to Learn On
When it comes to learning how to surf, some waves are better than others. For the beginning surfer, spilling waves are the best.
Spilling waves occur when a gradually sloping ocean floor causes the wave to become steeper and steeper until the crest spills down the face of the wave in a rush of foaming whitewater. The wave continues in this manner until its energy is dissipated in a froth near ...
Let's Get Sandy!!
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