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Hanging Ten in Nicaragua
We
mentioned Nicaragua as one of the top global surf
spots in several posts past, but I was having a conversation with a surfing buddy of mine here who was telling me that
I didn't get it. Nicaragua is not just nice…it is so cool that I need to go now. Things are changing so rapidly, he
says, that people (that is, Americans) are discovering it in droves, and that doesn't bode well for the authentic
flavor of the place.
I passed through Nicaragua years ago on my trip through South and Central America, and at that time it was hardly the kind of place that average tourists would enjoy. I liked it because it was rough around the edges…actually it was rough right down to the center…but that was fine by me. It made the place more interesting.
Well, here I am not helping things by mentioning Nicaragua, and leading you to this fine site about surfing there. You can also take a look at the Times piece from a while back, although I'm guessing you might need a "Select" subscription. Damn you gray lady!
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Warwick White Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
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Frisel Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
Hi!
Are there places you can rent boards at? What did you pay to rent a suit and board? Which location was the best place to surf?
Thanks,
me