Embracing Foggy Horizons
Down ere in Cornwall we got a bit caught out by this "Heatwave". We didn't actually get any of the 25 Degree sunshine predicted for the rest of the UK, which sucked big time! Instead, we were graced with a good 3 or 4 days worth of fog!
A Winter Escape // Return To The Slopes.
We woke the next morning, still tired but the excitement of what the day held in store for us, soon vanquished any feelings of tiredness. We washed and dressed in our thermals as quickly as possible and stumbled out of our creaky bedroom doors over to the lounge/dining area where the chalet hosts had laid a table of tea, croissant, jam, basically everything you could wish for for your first taste of a French mountain breakfast.
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| A Very Happy Matty At The Breakfast Table |
A Winter Escape // Journey To The Mountains
This was the first time in... 12 years (YIKES!) that I had been skiing.
Since moving to Cornwall the idea of escaping the Cornish winter to umm, colder climes, just hasn't really appealed to me that much. The thought of basking in tropical sunshine, frolicking in warm water and surfing clean, reeling waves appealed to my senses so much more.
Since moving to Cornwall the idea of escaping the Cornish winter to umm, colder climes, just hasn't really appealed to me that much. The thought of basking in tropical sunshine, frolicking in warm water and surfing clean, reeling waves appealed to my senses so much more.
Surfing // Messanges
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| Clean French Mornings |
Les Casernes
We woke in Les Casernes the next morning to the sound of the waves. The swell had well and truly kicked in and the waves were booming in. We cycled up to the beach to view it from the lookout point. There we saw 6ft bombs hoofing in, lining up the beach for miles. My legs felt a little jelly-like on seeing these thunderous beasts.
Waking Up In Biscarosse
The next morning we woke with the sunrise, albeit a bit of a cloudy one. I opened the van to the sight of the pine trees towering overhead.
The aire de camping was busy but there were only a few campers up and ready and taking their first sip of coffee in the dewy morning.
The aire de camping was busy but there were only a few campers up and ready and taking their first sip of coffee in the dewy morning.
#3 ROAM
ROAM showcases the surfing, travelling life of Kelia Moniz; the Hawaiian longboarding dream. Watch Kelia cruising the globe on all waves imaginable starting with Tahiti where we watch the epic footage of that wipeout over at Teahupo'o.
#2 ¡Hola Sunshine!
#2 on my favourite surf edit list is this little beauty of a short; Hola Sunshine.
A French Road Trip
With the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro on over at Hossegor this past week, I couldn't help but feel a little pang of jealousy of those over there. I've been back only a week... Actually maybe 2 now? Anyway, regardless, those beach breaks are calling me, (not the 6ft heavy bombs, just the 2-3ft beachies ha!) just one more surf in my summer suit, followed by crawling back onto the beach with spaghetti arms and the biggest grin on my face. Followed by an afternoon of lazing in that autumn sunshine whilst munching on picnic goodies. I can't complain too much, seeing as the weather and surf have actually been pretty fun back at home, but still. I'm just saying, I absolutely loved France!
A camping holiday is amazing, you have the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want. No hotel check in and out times, no one watching your every move, just you and the nature around you.
A camping holiday is amazing, you have the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want. No hotel check in and out times, no one watching your every move, just you and the nature around you.
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| On the night ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff |
My Favourite Surf Edits #1 Emerald Odyssey
I came across this video a few months ago and instantly fell in love with it. I'm not a massive surfer groupie, I don't follow the tour like I should. But when I see a video that's so fresh, inspiring and different, I really want to share that with everyone else.
