It took hours to get to Barra de la Cruz, the legendary
point break that featured in the Rip Curl competition a few years back. We actually thought that we had missed the
turnoff and were concerned that it might be dirt roads and unattainable in the
pouring rain. Fortunately, there was one
sign that we did not miss and we were able to manoeuvre our way to the
beach. We pulled up to on shore right
hand point break, not very inviting at the moment we saw it. Had some tasty guacamole and ceviche at the
restaurant overlooking the break and headed off to find some
accommodation. We rocked up to Pepe’s
Cabanas and were stoked to see surfers and travellers everywhere. We locked ourselves in for 2 nights and
waited for the surf to get better. The
next morning conditions were marginal, it was a bit bumpy but we both of got a
couple. The rest of this day and the
next it rained...so we were able to spend time with our new neighbours
including some friendly and fun European, Canadian, Aussie, and Mexican
crew. Over the next few days the surf
improved and I even got some good ones!
We decided to stay several days and enjoyed our time with our simple
dry, clean accommodation, tasty food, and frequent cheap beers. There was a really nice vibe at Pepe’s with
girls and guys all getting along having laughs and also out on the water. A good balance especially compared to other
places we have been. We made some big
decisions about our trip as well while we were at Barra. Since we have been having such a good time in
every place we have stopped so far, we decided we would not be completing our
original itinerary of heading all the way to Panama. Now, we will be taking our time through the
rest of Mexico, into Guatemala, then El Salvador...and maybe no further. It is a relief to not feel the need to rush
through when we can take our time and enjoy more along the way. Now we are heading into the mountains to
check out some ruins in San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque.
