Very first surf lesson at the cheapest place in Australia! $17! With the tip-ability and grace of a Jersey cow, I had little hope of succeeding at this undoubtably cool pursuit. And yet...I wasn't the worst in the class! Unbelievably I managed to remain upright on my enormous board for about two seconds before plummeting head first into the tide with the force of a water buffalo. Still...two seconds!

This photo nicely represents my feelings on the matter :)