DREAM VACATION: COSTA RICA: Motive & Desire: Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a destination that can accommodate many different types of tourists. Everywhere from a organized mass tourist to an aimless drifter. I like to categorize myself as an explorer. I believe I would thoroughly enjoy booking a flight and doing limited preparation of what I plan to do once I am there. My motivation to choose a place like San Jose, Costa Rica is because it coincides with my desire for water-based activities. Costa Rica is known for an incredible wave break, and as a surfer; my days will be mostly spent in the oceans. It is also home to beautiful scenery and nature. Photography is a big passion of mine in and out of water. On days where there aren't nice waves or wind, I would love to explore and travel. Lastly, other water sports like scuba diving, and kitesurfing are additional activities that can not be preformed in cold Canada. Leaving my daily routine behind me and traveling to this new destination where I can be active is what I would love to do. I will be sure to document my experience in Costa Rica on this blog so you can enjoy my journey as well.

My Favourite Surfboard By Al Merrick

My Favourite Surfer: Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater clinched an historic and unprecedented 11th ASP World Title. Slater, 39, is the first surfer to achieve 11 ASP World Titles, an accomplishment spanning two decades of an astounding career during which he has dominated competitive surfing as both the youngest and oldest ASP World Champion. Slater has redefined the surfing world, and inspires me to always improve and move forward. Regardless of his age, he overcomes any criticism and simply defeats all his competitors. He is the biggest icon of the surf world, and motivates me to become a better surfer. Here is a video clip of his recent world title championship (number 11 for him). Surfing requires amazing fitness and dedication, and in my dream vacation to Costa Rica; I need all of these factors and inspirations.