Surfin' in the USA/Homeward Bound

Yesterday I tried surfing for the first time. It's slightly easier than I imagined it would be, although I wasn't able to stand up all the way on the board. At least I got the feeling of starting to catch a wave. I spent just $25 to rent a board and a wetsuit, which was well worth it.

Hollywood wrote earlier that wetsuits are surprisingly effective. They are, which is great because the Pacific Ocean is much colder than it looks. I'm pretty sure the wetsuit that I rented fit more tightly than my actual skin, but I can safely say there is no way I would have willingly submerged myself in water that cold without it.

The beach marks the midpoint of our journey. From now on, we'll be headed eastward. I'm beginning to miss the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, so it's good to know we're on our way home. Next up, we'll visit Hollywood's uncle and aunt, then the Hoover Dam, and then the Grand Canyon. Metric out.