MISSION BEACH, SAN DIEGO, CA :: One of the first things we did when we arrived in San Diego was to hit the beach. The Mission Bay Aquatic Center rented us a couple bodyboards along with spring suits for cheap. We then walked to Mission Beach, toting our boards through the alleyways of Mission Boulevard, filled with colorful condos, surf shacks, and sidewalk cafés.
It was a warm and sunny day, but the water was surprisingly cold at first. After the initial shock, we quickly acclimated and were happy to be swimming and surfing. We figured we were in a good spot because there were a ton of other surfers and boarders around us, but we each had plenty of space. Even if we weren’t always able to catch a wave, it was awesome to be bobbing up and down in the world’s largest wave pool, within feet of cruising pelicans and dive-bombing cormorants.
At first, I was able to ride several waves, but then I started over-analyzing it, and couldn’t get back into the groove. Kristie only got better. She would be right next to me as a large wave crashed over us, causing me to tumble. As I recovered and looked around, I saw her a hundred feet away, almost back at the beach, shouting and bragging triumphantly. It was incredibly fun and we can’t wait to hit the waves again!
It was a warm and sunny day, but the water was surprisingly cold at first. After the initial shock, we quickly acclimated and were happy to be swimming and surfing. We figured we were in a good spot because there were a ton of other surfers and boarders around us, but we each had plenty of space. Even if we weren’t always able to catch a wave, it was awesome to be bobbing up and down in the world’s largest wave pool, within feet of cruising pelicans and dive-bombing cormorants.
At first, I was able to ride several waves, but then I started over-analyzing it, and couldn’t get back into the groove. Kristie only got better. She would be right next to me as a large wave crashed over us, causing me to tumble. As I recovered and looked around, I saw her a hundred feet away, almost back at the beach, shouting and bragging triumphantly. It was incredibly fun and we can’t wait to hit the waves again!
Looks like you two really had a lot of fun. Kristie really seems to be enjoying herself. I am the same way with skiing, the harder I try the worse I do. I think we over analyze.
Also very good wide angle shots.