Surf Renegade.

Last weekend I went to Brighton with my boyfriend, although this land locked surfer didn't catch any waves I swam, laughed and fell in love.

I may be 25 but I am still infinitely curious about the ocean and all its beautiful creatures.

Its only been 8 months but he makes me heart glad every single day, forever my Mr Sunshine. 

 
 

He's cute isn't he ;) 

 
 
 



Brighton is big, snazzy, full of renegades and is quite possibly the coolest place on earth. 
Mr Sunny and I became weekend warrior's trekking down to Blighty on Friday eve straight after work. It was reckless, last minute and rash but was one of the best weekends of my life (and that's saying something because I didn't even surf)?! 

Brighton feels like a kingdom all to itself, its credentials include, being one of the greenest cities with the Green party having a strong hold there, its the most liberal, incredibly artistic and it also happens to be incredibly gay friendly as its the original place of Pride festival. Its a wonderful cosmos of music, art and different cultures and it WORKS. Be who you want to be. That seems to be the Brighton motto. 

Controversially Brighton even has it's own surf... 

...not known for its epic waves Brighton does have some swell and because of this occasional appearance of waves a mini surf culture has arisen. Check out these beautiful videos, The Endless Winter series took a trip down to Blighty and called the episode 'London by the sea' which I think gives you a very accurate vibe about the atmosphere there. The second film is an 'espresso coffee cup' style film (short and has a kick to it) shot at West Pier, Brighton, the word is AWESOME. 

 

Until next time 
Stay strong, surf well 
Love

Surf Senegal.

 
 

 

Once upon a time I lived on an Island off the coast of Senegal. I had a dog called Bob Marley who belonged to no one and everyone. We'd get up and practice yoga on the cliffs before heading for a morning surf. He'd jump in the water and swim alongside me and was one of the many reasons why I dream about getting a dog of my very own and surfing everyday. I was in a bikini always and bare foot most of the time, I got to live with amazing surfers from all over the world and expats with all their interesting life stories. I surfed and partied with Senegalese surfers who made me see surfing not just as a hobby but a lifestyle, a lifestyle with African flare. 

I got to teach yoga everyday, to pro surfers, the beautiful ordinary people and maybe one famous singer... 
My life was a series of sunrises, hot days and gorgeous sunsets. I'd got to the Italian hotel on an evening to eat pudding and steal their wifi but most of the time I was at the beach loving every moment of it. I was poor, could barely speak the language and slept where I could be fitted in but I will never ever forget you Senegal. 

Until next time 
Stay strong, surf well 
Love