Around The World In 80 Waves

As well as being one of the best places in the world to surf, Pavones is also a great place to watch the surfers in action because it all takes place so close to the shore.

There used to be a bar right on the shore where you could drink beer all day and cheer people on as the whizzed past end of the patio, but unfortunately it burnt down last year.

However all along the break there are whole tree trunks that have been washed up on the shore, which make great spots to take a seat upon and view the action from.

Yesterday afternoon in between sessions I took advantage of one of these for an hour or so. However whilst minding my own business, taking a few pictures and having a few beers in the sun I made a new friend.

I have no idea of his name, but can only confirm that this surf mutt wandered up and just sat along side me taking in the surfers riding in front of us, so I can only assume that his owner is one of them.

There are loads of really mellow dogs throughout Central America, probably because it is too hot for them to be aggressive all the time, and this one was typical of that.

Without wanting anything he just hung out wih me, but always kept one eye on the horizon presumably to see if his master or mistress was on the way back in.

I have wanted exactly this sort of surf mutt since I started surfing and have promisd myself I will be getting a new best friend shortly after returning to the UK.

The two of us sat there for ages but I couldn’t figure out who is owner was in the lineup that you see here:

Whilst there I took a few pictures and also took some video footage on my phone.

It is a little bit shaky (probably due to the beers) but it should give you some idea of how good the surf is and the standard of some of the people riding it as the crowds in the water build along with the swell through the week. (http://youtu.be/g8Gmae7gv-Q)

It was shot from the midway point of the maximum possible ride but will give you some idea of what to expect if you have not been here before. Goofy Foot Heaven!