Posted in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua
I have been traveling for a long time now and been in a lot of new places and when I find a new home , I just try to fit in the best I can, in a chilling way and never talk too much but listen to others mostly at first to get a feel of my surroundings.
As a surfer for over 55 yrs I have been and seen a lot through my eyes, and can say at one time or another I was not the best guy to be in the lineup with. Why for example being the first to surf a new spot years ago, I felt like other surfers should “respect me” for being the local of the break or as the founder. That went on for maybe three years before I finally figured out what the hell I was doing. Remember it was mostly in my head, but for sure surfers felt it, the waves are for everyone to experience and to enjoy not just for me, no single person owns a wave, the whole world does. So my thinking process changed and WOW chill / stress free sessions started to work in my life, and it can for everyone who still think like I used to. Change your thinking and enjoy your new friends you meet to the fullest.
I have for decades shown respect to others, especially the top surfers of surf breaks around the World, but they need to be the ambassador of their Break and welcome others and show the ropes, this commands respect in my eyes.
Yes there are those who travel and surf new areas that need to be told to chill and work your way into the lineup, and that’s fair, but locals need to remember fair is fair as well. Respect Locals and they will respect you. Have a great journey surfing all the breaks mother earth as given us and thank her and others by being a good example while you are surfing. This will change your life and others too, it has changed mine.
Bajabill
I’m not easily imrpessed. . . but that’s impressing me!