Saaremaa

Surfing is officially now possible in Pavilosta, Latvia. Spent the week going to movies at the 18th annual Riga film festival. Best two movies viewed were "house of sand"(Brazil) and "Madeinusa"(Peru). If you can get your hands on those two movies you will not be disappointed. Seu Jorge of "Life Aquatic" fame is in "House of Sand." He is also in "City of God" if you are still struggling.

Spent the weekend exploring the Estonian island of Saaremaa. They have a rocky coastline with a few spots that given the right wind conditions would be extremely nice for a long board session. This is point break territory. Did I mention full wetsuit year round. I opted for booties and no hood first time around. Ouch. Someone broke the window of the surfmobile the morning of the trip and we were forced to drive the four hour trip without a radio. That is why we brought a guitar. Nothing quite as Bohemian as playing guitar on the way to an Estonian surf trip.

Anyone who is reading this blog and is still hesitating and wondering if Latvia would be a good place to visit is missing out. Amazing landscape as well as old towns and buildings. The cafe scene is alive and well. Yes Absinthe is legal. Need I say more...