I took Friday off work and Todd and I headed over to the coast for some sun/sand/salty water vacation fun. We rented a wetsuit for me (Todd has one already) and a surfboard and went to Indian Beach in Ecola State Park, and I got to try out some surfing. I hadn’t even been in the ocean over my ankles before so I was a little intimidated - but it turned out to be one of the most fun things I’ve ever done, and I can’t wait to go back! After my first big wipe out I got over the fear of the waves and just had fun. I got smacked in the face by plenty of waves but I started getting the hang of it towards the end and next time will be so much easier. I even rode a wave standing up once. It’s pretty dang cheap to rent a wetsuit and board for the day. I’d like to take a weekday off at least once a month during the summer and go surfing. Not only is it really fun and nice to be outside and in the ocean… it totally takes my mind off work and I feel 100% relaxed and content, during and afterwards. And wow, is it tiring. You have to freaking work HARD to even get out there and on a wave. (Plus the surfboard we rented was REALLY heavy, Todd said))

We didn’t really get any pictures of either of us surfing since we were out in the water together - just a few at the end. Here’s a video and picture of me (exhausted and ready to call it a day). I actually did stand up on a ride right before this, but I was so tired I knew I wouldn’t get another one so I was just kinda goofing around…

…and some videos of Todd on his last run… er, ride? Uh whatever you call it:

After surfing we hung out in Seaside, ate dinner and watched the sunset. Then drove back to Portland.

Of course there are lots more pictures in my Flickr photostream!