The Surf in Surfers Paradise

For our last full day in Australia Ryan really wanted to try surfing so we headed to the beach and rented a surf board for a couple hours that morning. It was a great day, hot but with a little breeze. We were able to find a quiet area without to many other swimmer and surfers to get in Ryans way just out of the "lifeguard" zones and as I layed on the beach Ryan went out to test the waters and the surf.
Since Ryan opted a no-go for the lessons he just started out by kneeling on the board and riding the waves back onto the shore to gain balance and figure out how to steer the board in different directions. The waves were pretty big and it took a lot of time and paddling getting out since the waves seemed to overtake everyone as they came roaring closer to the beach. A couple of good waves seemed to get him and Ryan says he swallowed a tonne of salt water that morning!

After coming into the shore for a quick rest for his arms Ryan went back out to tackle the waves and try standing on the board. After a couple of attemps he was on a roll. It seemed no problem to get up and stand on the board but it always ends the same:

After a tiring day of laying on the beach and learning the ways of the surf we decided to take our crispy bodies out for an "Australian" meal at the Outback Restaurant. It had a great view of the harbour and we could watch boats coming in and out while I tried to keep my burnt feet from touching any part of my shoes and Ryan finished his HUGE plate of ribs! It really was a good meal and a nice way to finish out holiday!