Trip off to a Flying Start...

Lesson, originally uploaded by Ticket to Ride - Worldwide Surf Adventures.

Where to begin? It's day 3 of the trip, and we've managed to squeeze so much in that it feels like a weeks gone by!

Friday...

With all the group arriving safely we decided that the best way to clear any drogginess that a flight may have given was to get straight into the sea for our opening surf session.

This was a huge success, the conditions were perfect, and the setting ideal. The first lesson's always important because it's one that you'll never forget, and we certainly never will. Energy levels were at an all time high as the group charged through the waves, all eager to start the trip off with a memorable session.

After returning before we let the tiredness sink in it was time for the Welcoming Braai. A traditional South Africa feast, that really puts to shame the British Summer bar-b-q's! Afer such a busy day you're very happy to eat to your heart content knowing that you earnt all the food, and that you'll be buring it off in the surf the next day.

Saturday...

An early start as the sun was shining, and the waves looking absolutely perfect. We all headed down to the beach for the second session of the trip, which saw everyone make a huge development. Every person has now got to their feet and enjoyed a lengthy ride; so as you can imagine the eager excitement for surfing is being shared by all.

In the afternoon it was chill time, and with the sun shining a good chance to remove the Winter glow! We spent the afternoon relaxing in the sun at one of the local surf spots, soaking up some rays, and enjoying the locals performing on the huge Atlantic rollers.

This day of sunshine was followed by a couple of sundowners at the local bar, before we headed home for some food, and then off out again to enjoy a party that was being held underneath the local lighthouse.

A very busy start to the trip, so may it continue. We've got 2 more surf sessions today, a day in Cape Town centre tomorrow, and in amongst the waves we've got a tour of local vineyard Klein Constantia, and not to mention a variety of Community Projects which will kick off tomorrow.

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