Surfs up!

Bahia del Sol, El Salvador

Sometime you find yourself in situations that make you ask "What are we doing here?"

We have crossed many river bars along the way on our trip down the west coast of the US and Mexico, but nothing is quite like the thrill of surfing through the entrance to this estuary.  Suffice it to say that this might not appeal to everyone, and we would certainly not try this without the benefit of a pilot boat assuring us that this is perfectly normal - nothing to worry about!  I think the pictures tell the story better than I could possibly manage.  Note: We are motoring at full speed (a bit over 7 knots) during this whole sequence.

Yes, we did get wet!

Here we are, safe and sound in the marina at the Bahia del Sol resort.  The port captain and immigration officers greet you on the dock and hustle you through the formalities in their air-conditioned office, right here at the hotel - pretty cool.  The shell-shocked looks on our faces are not faked.

It is interesting to note that the conditions can vary quite a bit on the bar.  Boats that had come in a couple of weeks ago, and a few that arrived in the last couple of days, complained that there was no surf at all and they were a little disappointed with the benign nature of the entrance.  All I can say is beware of what you wish for, and remember we still have to get out of here at some point in the future.

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