My first destination was a bit of a strange one. It was called Spot X and I had never heard of it before. It took ten and a half hours to get here and before I arrived I did the normal Googling reviews etc and found out it was in fact a surf camp - wonderful. Even though I had enjoyed my lesson the other day (mostly due to the amazing sights of Mr Butler) I wasn't quite sure two days at a surf camp was really for me. Also the reviews from people were really mixed from some saying it was the best time of their lives to some saying they turned up and pretty much left straight away due to how horrible the place was. I figured as it was now booked and paid for and I was to make up my own mind.
I am glad I chose not to cancel. Whilst I can understand why some peoples reviews were a little negative I honestly do not see why you would leave after a couple of hours.
The place itself was basic but very funky. We stayed in this tin room which I know sounds horrible but were actually pretty cool. They reminded me a bit of my parents old caravan. They also had tepees you could stay in which looked quite cool but I am not sure how comfy they would really be. The area was lovely and it was right next to the sea. The only downside was it was raining when we arrived and proceeded to do so for most of the next day as well. However just when we thought it couldn't get any wetter out came that wonderful Australian sun I have heard so much about and a day later I am still sat in the chill out zone in shorts and a vest top enjoying every ray.
During the days my time was obviously taken up with surf lessons and the nights were a mixture of drinking cheap cider and making new friends whilst eating the most amazing dinners (amazing because they were so big).
The surf lessons were fun but I really think after this couple of days I am ready to hang up my surf board for a while. Quite frankly I am terrible and have possibly got even worse than the other day. That didn't however put a downer on the time here. The staff were friendly and tried to do everything they could for you, especially when it was raining.
I am going to be sad to leave the place but unlike some people here I do not want to get stuck in a rut and spend months lazing around and doing very little (some people literally have been here that long). Right better run, need to catch the bus to my next destination! :o)
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