Cows watch surfers at Whiskey point, Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay was discovered for its excellent waves in the late 70's by hippies who would surf on wooden planks apparently. That is how most kids remember learning surfing here. They say its a great place to surf cause the waves are long and perfect, the waters are always warm and there are no sharks! It still is not very commercial because for all these years there was the civil war going on. Now its slowly becoming known.
Lasithe, 21, One the best surfers in the area - Also my instructor
Shaggy (Another local surfer boy)
Him and Lasithe showed us around and taught us surfing
I learnt for a few days, some reef cuts and scary near drowning experiences
but I stood on the surf. Most exciting feeling ever.
I hope I can learn it seriously sometime soon.
I have to become a better swimmer first. Swimming in the ocean is a completely different thing.
