One of the best side affects from blogging is the opportunities it provides to talk to really great people. One of those said people is the lovely Cameo who contacted me all the way from Nicaragua, her endlessly sunny emails provided moments for us to share our collective love of surfing and the positive impact it has on people around us. She's doing great work out there and wanted to tell you a little about it.
I don't know about you but I love a surf article so without much further ado, here is Cameo in her own words!
"Hola from Nicaragua, Central America! On September 23, 2014, I left the cold
east coast of Massachusetts and moved down to sunny Granada in hopes of
creating a recreation program with the non-profit organization, Amped for
Education. Amped creates educational opportunities for the underprivileged
students of Pantanel (a small, impoverished community 5 minutes outside of
Granada). We want to encourage students to continue learning and to help them
understand that education is incredibly valuable, no matter where you are in the
world.
Since making the trek down here two months ago, a lot has happened. I have
made charming new friends, I have encouraged children to learn, my Spanish
has improved, and I even learned to surf! Although I am still a beginner, I have
had the opportunity to learn at some pretty amazing surf spots. San Juan Del
Sur, is a popular surf spot in Nicaragua and is about a two hour “chicken” bus
ride from my home base. The town is lively, the beaches are beautiful, and the
waves are perfect for beginners or experts. Playa Maderas is the beach we
usually pick to surf. It’s a 25-minute rickety shuttle ride to get there from town but
the waves are always worth it. If you have your board with you, you can strap it to
the top of the shuttle or there are board rentals right on the beach.
If you’re looking for a more secluded spot to surf, Playa Gigante is the place to
be. The town is quiet and there are beaches and beaches to choose from. If
you’re lucky enough to come down during the low season, one particular beach,
has very few people and you can basically have the beach, and the waves to
yourself. Either way, whichever surf spot you choose, you will have an ear to ear
smile across your face the whole ride.
The best parts about Nicaragua are the food, the prices, and the 85 degree
water. There are street vendors at every corner selling enchiladas, empanadas,
tacos, and plantain chips. Any of those snacks will cost you 10-20 cordobas
(about 50 cents - $1). The markets are an amazing place to be as well. You can
buy pounds and pounds of fruits and veggies for under $10 in the market. This
place is a hidden gem and I am incredibly grateful to call it my current home.
Never regret taking that leap of faith to move and experience something new, it
will always be worth it! :)
To learn more about Amped for Education or to find out how you can join us on a
trip, visit www.ampedforeducation.org."
Isn't she wonderful! I hope she becomes a regular feature on this blog, Cameo we love you!
Until next time,
Stay strong and surf well
Love
I don't know about you but I love a surf article so without much further ado, here is Cameo in her own words!
"Hola from Nicaragua, Central America! On September 23, 2014, I left the cold
east coast of Massachusetts and moved down to sunny Granada in hopes of
creating a recreation program with the non-profit organization, Amped for
Education. Amped creates educational opportunities for the underprivileged
students of Pantanel (a small, impoverished community 5 minutes outside of
Granada). We want to encourage students to continue learning and to help them
understand that education is incredibly valuable, no matter where you are in the
world.
Since making the trek down here two months ago, a lot has happened. I have
made charming new friends, I have encouraged children to learn, my Spanish
has improved, and I even learned to surf! Although I am still a beginner, I have
had the opportunity to learn at some pretty amazing surf spots. San Juan Del
Sur, is a popular surf spot in Nicaragua and is about a two hour “chicken” bus
ride from my home base. The town is lively, the beaches are beautiful, and the
waves are perfect for beginners or experts. Playa Maderas is the beach we
usually pick to surf. It’s a 25-minute rickety shuttle ride to get there from town but
the waves are always worth it. If you have your board with you, you can strap it to
the top of the shuttle or there are board rentals right on the beach.
If you’re looking for a more secluded spot to surf, Playa Gigante is the place to
be. The town is quiet and there are beaches and beaches to choose from. If
you’re lucky enough to come down during the low season, one particular beach,
has very few people and you can basically have the beach, and the waves to
yourself. Either way, whichever surf spot you choose, you will have an ear to ear
smile across your face the whole ride.
The best parts about Nicaragua are the food, the prices, and the 85 degree
water. There are street vendors at every corner selling enchiladas, empanadas,
tacos, and plantain chips. Any of those snacks will cost you 10-20 cordobas
(about 50 cents - $1). The markets are an amazing place to be as well. You can
buy pounds and pounds of fruits and veggies for under $10 in the market. This
place is a hidden gem and I am incredibly grateful to call it my current home.
Never regret taking that leap of faith to move and experience something new, it
will always be worth it! :)
To learn more about Amped for Education or to find out how you can join us on a
trip, visit www.ampedforeducation.org."
Isn't she wonderful! I hope she becomes a regular feature on this blog, Cameo we love you!
Until next time,
Stay strong and surf well
Love
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