Surf, Sun, Stoke & Sangria

We're just back from an epic week in Portugal where we scored empty beaches, sunshine, a wicked crew of Sistas, super mellow waves on both coasts, red AND white sangria, the best breakfasts ever and stunning accommodation in a beautiful national park .. we couldn't be happier!

Here's some piccies to show you what went down on our Portugal Surf and Yoga retreat 2012:

For info on Surf and Yoga retreats in Portual in 2013 click here

#lush

Gwen or #coachgwen as she likes to be called

Rach .. also a Surf Sistas Coach but doesn't use a hashtag

Jade

stunning Arrifana beach .. theres the perfect cafe nestled in there somewhere

Taking what we learnt on our Yoga mats to the beach

Amber taking to the waves like a natural 

Carol rediscovering her love of the waves

Looking up at the villa - stunning portuguese architecture against azure skies

looking down to the pool

the casa

reflecting the valley

lovely touches all around the house

a cosy corner in our home from home.. with heated floors, perfect post surf .. yew!

a refresher before we hit the road

Rosie mastering turning

Amber happy to be here 

checking Tonel

bringing back the side pony

Useful souvenirs from the London Surf Film Festival last month!

set on

lunch time shenanigans

We had a great night in this restaurant .. drunken rabbit anyone?

catherine shredding

heading in at Arrifana

check out who's been box jump training

Wanna surf in your shortie in September? Come to France with us ..

live simply

image from http://thetweedlife.tumblr.com/post/13863627001/yep - we love this image but couldn't find the original source, if you know please comment so we can credit properly! 

This glorious sunshine is getting us excited about the summer and the great outdoors and nothing says 'summer escape' to us like our Cycle Surfari in France.  The annual Big Friday cycle surf is a cycling, surfing and camping trip from Hossegor to Lacanau.  We peddle through shady pine forests, and sleepy French villages to countless surf breaks en route.  Each day as we hit the cycle paths with our boards to seek out our next surf spot, our trusty van and crew take all the luggage to our next camp site by the beach, pitch our tents and cook up a storm! 

Its like Swallows and Amazons on bicycles with waves, baguettes and red wine...   what could be better than that!

Dates:   1-8 September 2012

Price:    £549  per person  *£499 early booking price* 

Full info: www.bigfriday.com/friday/info/cycle_surfari_france.php

Photo gallery: www.flickr.com/photos/bigfriday/sets/72157624808846487/

The Cycle Surfari trip includes:  

- Airport transfers (arrive Biarritz, depart from Bordeaux)
- 7 nights camping accommodation (single or twin tents - please specifiy when you book)
- All meals catered except one evening meal (wine is provided with evening meal)
- One weeks cycle rental with lock and helmet
- One weeks rental of surfboard mule (carries board behind bike) or hook (carries board to the side)
- Daily cycle guiding and bicycle maintenance
- Support van transporting all luggage.
- Amazing summer 2012 Oakley goody bag! (clothing and sunglasses for each person).