SURF STOKE

You remember your first wave? For me it was in Baler.

Baler. It is believed to be the birthplace of surfing in the country.

A 5-hour drive to the North east side of the Pacific. Check out Genesis Bus Liners in Cubao, Quezon City for their bus schedules.

The best time to go there is during September to January as the locals said so. It’s Amihan season winds blowing from the Pacific bringing in 3-5foot waves great for beginners. It also has a long coastline so crowding in the line up won’t be a problem.

We went there with a couple of friends. We stayed a Ibu Quirejiro’s place a local artist/surfer.

As the waves were friendly that day we where off to the sea early in the morning.

They started to give us surf lessons on the beach then we’re off to the line up.

Kris, Ibu’s brother saw me having trouble catching my wave he ask me to just stay ready and he will give me a push as a set started rolling in. With him yelling “Uhmm, Ready set,set!” meaning there are a bunch of big waves coming. He gave me a push then I was off to stand. Bummed it three times but on the fourth try I finally caught one. The feeling of skating in the water was awesome.

Like silence..serenity.stillness.peace.

This is what most of the surfers describe it a personal experience. Amid all the chaos,the bright shirts and neon shorts,sponsors,the big time surfers this is what they are all after. It’s being at peace. The ability to be in tune with the power of the wave. It’s not about bragging rights it’s about stillness of the soul while your surfing.

I want more, I will surf more, as time and money permits.

More surf trips/videos coming soon.:)

Tribu ni Ibu, Baler Boys welcome the typhoon season with a Bang!

Surf, Sky, and Isaw! 5 days of touring Aurora’s finest surf spots. Enjoy fellow Baler first timers and nth timers. Thanks Ibu and Kris Querijero for letting us crash in your place. See you soon guys. Here’s the video that took me forever to edit. Enjoy mga pake! Tribu Ni Ibu Surf Nah