Mahdox Surf

My Carpe Diem moment was, while visiting Philippines, a surf training at Mahdox. 

I have never surfed before. Once for many many years ago I have tried wind surfing. That lasted for max 20 mins and i gave up. I have also tried Snowboarding in my youth and as every youngster in the 80’s I had a skateboard. All of these are now in past tense. Surfing might be for the future as well.

I took the JoyBus from Manila to Baler. It is a long ride, but I guess the best way to make the trip. I just takes 5+ hours through winding roads. You might be able to sleep or not. In the darkness you will not see the scenery anyway.

I stayed over at Mahdox Backdoor and had one hour lessons for each day. I was fun! It was also very physical. I found out new muches in my body. Mikaele, my instructor, took good care of me and on the first waves I managed to ride to the shore. That felt great! Of course many times I did fell to the water. Nevertheless I have surfed on the waves of the great Pacific Ocean.

Baler is a small coastal town with locals. Not too many tourist find their way there. I was probably the only foreigner there. The small restaurants on the beach had great food for really cheap prices. They just opened a high class hotel, so the prices are likely to go up. If you are planning to surf, check out Mahdox and Baler. You get your moneys worth.