Puerto Escondido is the surfing mecca of Mexico. Between August and November the waves are up to 40 feet high. Champion surfers come from as far as Australia or South Africa for this stop on the World Surfing Tour. But even now the waves are constant, pounding, wild but tempting. Zicatela is on the far end of the bay and seen from our balcony.
So it’s mesmerizing to walk the shore and feel the power of
the waves. Most of the beach is posted No Swimming because of the undertow,
tumbling force, and lack of lifeguards.
Eventually you get to the Punta where waves crash against
rocks. You climb up a steep goat path and get awesome views of all the action.
Surfers are all ages, some reliving their younger glory. Men
and women, many languages, colourful gear. They’re all here to shoot the curl
hang ten, and ride the wicked Mexican Pipeline.
These diehards have a short dirt road to get a room, eat
fruit, and maybe talk about waxing --- their boards, not their chest!
So when in Rome, do as the Romans do. We’ve got the surf bug
and we’re going in…
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