San Blas

North Mexican Perfection

The first night really put our $30 Target tent to the test, weathering the most intense tropical storm we had ever been through. Waking up in the morning, wet and tired - we took our 4X4 rodeo to the dunes in search of some Mexicano perfection. A few kilometres down the beach our eyes were greeted with a perfect, head high peeling rivermouth left that broke like a wave machine. With a 180 degree view of misty volcanic misty mountains and without a soul in sight-every wave was like a rush of euphoria and adrenaline that made every second worth it.

We really didnt know what to expect venturing into Mexico - where by June this year there had already been around 11 000 killed directly because of the cartels bloody battles for power. We crossed the international border with a head full of excitement and anxiety. After being grilled by an intimidating Customs officer through the window, all of the sudden we were passing sweaty, thick moustached hombres wearing white cowboy hats and statues of jesus locked in secure caging. Throughout the 2.5 days of straight driving, the landscape changed from classic Wiley Kyote arid landscapes to lush, tropical Jurrasic park scenery. We eventually made it to a small coastal town called San Blas, where we able to camp on the beach and use the facilities at "Stoners Surf Cap" (the name of the wave-NOT a characteristic of the ocupants!)...

Skatin San Fran/Berkeley n Oakland

La San Francisco

The city which birthed the "hippy" movement in the 60's had an air of change and struggle blowing in the streets. It was surreal skating past huge graffiti walls and literally dodging homeless people of all ethnicities and ages either bundled up in sleeping bags, loitering or talking trash. It seemed skaters, cyclists and pedestrians had the right of way and one of the major downtown streets was suddenly blocked by protesters voicing their dissatisfaction with their government. We were promptly approached by the 5.0 and told to "get on the sidewalk or well take your boards - and your sandwiches too!".