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Amigas Team Froth Session

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What do you do for vacation when you already live in paradise? We had one week off in between retreats and since we were driving North from our Magnific Rock retreat and passing right by Rise Up Surf Tours (an awesome surf camp owned by a friend), we stopped in for a couple of days. It didn’t hurt that there was a big swell running and the perfect tide situation for one of my favorite waves in the country. I was super excited to show it to my friends and give the team a few days of surfing and relaxation before heading back to work. Good times!

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Exploring the Sohoton Caves in the Philippines

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On a small day of surf in the Philippines, we hopped on a couple of boats and journeyed to the Sohoton Caves. We had no idea what to expect and were pleasantly surprised by gorgeous water, super cute sting-less jelly fish, and very adventurous caving. The tide was pretty high which made entering the caves even more of an adventure.

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Sunny Morning Surf in the Philippines

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Super cute waves, gorgeous water, sunny mornings. Life is good in the Philippines for our first of two women’s surf and yoga retreats. We wake up, get on a boat, paddle out to empty waves, duck dive in super clear water, and cheer for new friends. So sweet!

Riding Water Buffalos in the Philippines

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New retreat activity – Riding Water Buffalos!

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We had no idea what to expect when 9 girls showed up to ride water buffalos. It turned out to be a hilarious afternoon booze cruise to the top of a hill with a gorgeous view and then the craziness really started – racing them! A few of us fell off, and we all got a great ab workout from laughing so hard! Check out the footage!

Galloping on the Beach

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If you’ve been to one of our Northern Nicaragua retreats then you know, galloping on the beach is one of the best feelings in the world. People are often nervous about it. We get plenty of ladies who haven’t been on a horse since they were a kid, or even never. They’re nervous about being able to control such a big powerful animal. But the horses we use are super well trained. They know the beach, they know the drill, and they love to gallop. All you have to do is believe in yourself and hold on for the ride of your life. Here’s what it looks like. If you want to feel it for yourself, you’ve just gotta come down!

Sunset Mermaids

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They may look like humans but their mermaid fins are revealed the moment they hit the saltwater. They nurture their muscles while mixing cement to build a high school for Nicaraguan children, then dive into the ocean at sunset after a few sips of cold beer. The life of an Amiga.

Testing Surf Hats by Surf Munkey

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It’s super sunny in Nicaragua and we spend long hours in the surf. Our eyes get fried. Our lips blister. Wrinkles are multiplying! Fortunately, we came across these sweet little hats by Surf Munkey. They are really light weight and totally comfortable! We plan to order a bunch to include in our Suitcase Boutique very soon! Here’s a silly video from the first day we tested them out including some interesting synchronized surfing by Jackie and Jam Slam. Enjoy!

 

Big Waves, Rum shots, and Volcano Dancing

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Drop a jalapeno rum shot into a glass of club soda then drink it down. Hike to the top of an active volcano, put on an orange jumpsuit, and boogie it up before sliding down. Paddle out to super cute overhead waves, admire the pelicans, paddle in, and charge down!

This is how we do it! It’s not just about surfing, it’s about enjoying every minute with a new set of awesome Amigas!

In Between Surf Sessions

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We are not alcoholics! But we do like to have a good time and indulge in the fine beverages available. Nicaragua is world famous for it’s Flor de Cana rum and we think it is delicious. In between surf sessions we get up to all kinds of craziness and fun. We laugh, talk about life, dreams, goals, and create friendships that will last long past the week-long adventure.

“The thing that holds people back from achieving their dreams is self-doubt” – Jackie George
Believe in yourself and anything is possible!