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Wed.,
December 25, 2002 - Christmas Dawn Patrol
ISO waves along the north
coast
Chilly dawn: 65F
in Aguada/Aguadilla, lo-80s by 9am and bright sunshine
There may have been a
few 3' faces scattered here and there
Low
Did not surf, but there
were 5 or so my mid-morning at Middles and Jobos |
Santa's
Little Helper cruises at Jobo's Beach.
We cruised the northern coasts
checking for waves and exploring a few areas like Costa Brava. The surf
was very small so we decided to just enjoy a leisurely Christmas morning
sipping cafés, talking to the early morning fishermen, and listening
to the salseros and plenas on the radio during our cruise. Late this afternoon
we went to the movies to see "Lord of the Rings: Twin Towers." Of course,
very few shops and eateries were open on Christmas Day, so after picking
up our tickets for the show we sped into Mayagüez to find something.
Noticed that the cathedral on the plaza was in a complete state of renovation.
Picked up some criolla sandwiches and coconut macaroons at a Panaderia
y Cafeteria a couple of blocks from the plaza. The movie was great!
Coconut palm grove along
the coastal road. |
Fishermen enjoying Christmas
morning at Crica's. |
There's too much trash on
an island that otherwise can be next to paradise. |
Development everywhere along
this former sandy pot holed road. |
More boat skeletons discarded
after immigrations. |
A highway opens up development
and easier access to breaks. |
Middles on Christmas morn. |
Need a car... |
... or spare parts? |
"We plow anywhere!" This
is one steep ass dirt road - wait until the rainy season. |
Jobos Beach produced... |
... some small swell. |
Exploring some new venues. |
This one has been bookmarked...
it's a long hike down. |
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