"Today Was A Good Day"

12'-14' swells w/ peaks at 18' were expected to hit the island today from the North. Naturally, at 6am I rolled out of bed, threw on some shorts and shoes and went for a hike down to the coast to check out the scene and also for surf possibilities. After convincing a few neighbors that I would not go swimming, I escaped down the path through the banana fields and pastures towards the sea. around 9am I returned back up the hill knowing I had some work yet to accomplish today.

Stopping by a local shop, I wanted to get some matches on credit so I could cook pancakes for brekky. The owner, a friend of mine, took interest in my pictures of the coast, then gave me the matches and ginger ale....what a deal! Approaching my house, I realized I was out of eggs. Sure enough, I look down in hope near my back door that the chicken layed another egg overnight...Jackpot. Fresh egg for the pancakes.
After breakfast, I scored a ride w/ my supervisor to the office in the next village and cranked through my work for the day. I then got a free ride in my friend's transport to my next stop. Luckily, as the Gods would have it, was able to avoid an unscheduled meeting that could have arisen. I then made my way quickly up to the capitol to meet upwith a friend to check out the waves on the West side of the island.

I was greeted with simply the overall biggest and best break I have ever ridden. This session was good for getting the rust of 10 months w/out surf off. Despite not catching a single wave, I had a blast getting back in the water in a warm up for a Barbados surf trip in two weeks.
Afterwards, was treated to a great dinner and a movie at "The Cinema" which is one of the greatest attractions for locals here on St. Lucia.
All in all, the pieces seemed to come together.

Best wishes to all this Easter! God Bless.