The Rants of Issachar
Friday, March 25, 2005
We went out to watch a surf competition on the island today. Not much of an event really. There was some good surfing when the waves were up, but it didn't seem much different than just going to a popular surf beach and taking it in. The competition wraps up tomorow, so I assume that at some point they'll have anouncements and judging, but there was no sign of that today. One funny thing is that the whole thing was sponsored by Red Bull and they had their logo everywhere, but strangely enough there didn't seem to be anywhere to actually buy any Red Bull. Odd. I did see one guy selling drinks and food out of the back of his pickup when I left, but that was about it. There probably was somewhere to buy drinks on the beach, but not that I could see.
Had the competition been in Hawaii, I'm guessing that there would be more people flogging drinks than there would have been surfers. And probably some music.
But it was a very nice day at the beach. I'm still feeling a bit off, but if you have to be a bit ill there's not many places better than a beach to get over it. (and some of the surfers were very good...) I did get a tiny bit of sunburn on my legs, but nothing too major. They're going to cure skin cancer before I get it right?
On a random note, I never realized just how political Tom Clancy was. Well, not too random, I was reading Red Rabbit on the beach. Still a very fun vacation read though.
I don't know if I'll post again before I get home. We fly out of Bocas tomorrow at 4 in the afternoon then catch an early morning flight out of Panama City the day after. I'll be in Seattle by Sunday night. See you all soon. :)
Had the competition been in Hawaii, I'm guessing that there would be more people flogging drinks than there would have been surfers. And probably some music.
But it was a very nice day at the beach. I'm still feeling a bit off, but if you have to be a bit ill there's not many places better than a beach to get over it. (and some of the surfers were very good...) I did get a tiny bit of sunburn on my legs, but nothing too major. They're going to cure skin cancer before I get it right?
On a random note, I never realized just how political Tom Clancy was. Well, not too random, I was reading Red Rabbit on the beach. Still a very fun vacation read though.
I don't know if I'll post again before I get home. We fly out of Bocas tomorrow at 4 in the afternoon then catch an early morning flight out of Panama City the day after. I'll be in Seattle by Sunday night. See you all soon. :)
3 Comments:
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pasivirtahey man, come home soon. our house is slowly emptying, draining like a tub, emptying like an anthill on fire, safe trip bro!
pasivirtahey man, come home soon. our house is slowly emptying, draining like a tub, emptying like an anthill on fire, safe trip bro!
Posted by: GravesYeah, Pasivirta needs someone to help him finish those dreads; you could be the lucky guy.
And be prepared, you will be harassed for pictures when you get back. Have a safe flight.
GravesYeah, Pasivirta needs someone to help him finish those dreads; you could be the lucky guy.And be prepared, you will be harassed for pictures when you get back. Have a safe flight.
Posted by: Dirk FungGlad to hear you had a great time. I miss you over here too. Come by and say hello sometime. You remember the address, right?
www.iamdirkfung.blogspot.com
Don't worry, we've tidied up a bit to make you and your family feel a bit more at home.
Cheerio,
Dirk.
Dirk FungGlad to hear you had a great time. I miss you over here too. Come by and say hello sometime. You remember the address, right?www.iamdirkfung.blogspot.com
Don't worry, we've tidied up a bit to make you and your family feel a bit more at home.
Cheerio,
Dirk.
