Day 11: GSES-in-Costa Rica

Today is our third day on the Guanacaste coast, and our first day in Playa Tamarindo. This cool surf town is known for one of the best surfing beaches, especially for beginner surfers. The waves are normally consistent and predictable. After classes and lunch, we headed to the beach where our four surf instructors met us with our boards all ready to go! We learned about safety and how to position our bodies on the surf boards. We practiced the moves on the beach for a little while. Then, we entered the ocean, our classroom for the afternoon! Before no time, almost everyone was up on their boards and surfing! Our instructors were so patient and stayed in the water the entire time with the kids. It was a gorgeous day, just slightly cloudy, but the water was perfect! After spending several hours surfing, the kids decided it was time for a smoothie and shopping break. They really enjoyed haggling with the beach vendors and checking out the many Tamarindo trinkets. Needless to say, we were ...