GUIDES OF SURF MASACHAPA

[Surfmasachapa]

THESE LOCALS QUIT SCHOOL AND PICKED UP SURFING, NOW THEY WORK AS GUIDES DOING SURF TOURS ON MASACHAPA'S COAST.

[Joshua Berman]

Isn't quitting school a bad thing?

[Surfmasachapa]

IT CAN BE A BAD THING, IF YOU QUIT AND DO NOTHING WITH YOUR LIFE. BUT IF YOU FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF THEM, THEN SCHOOL IS NOT YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS.  MANY PEOPLE STUDY THEIR LIFE AWAY, GET DEGREES AND NEVER USE THEM, (THATS A BAD THING)  THESE GUYS HAVE A TALENT AND THEY ARE PUTTING IT ON THE LINE, I RESPECT THAT.

[Joshua Berman]

Word, but I have a feeling we're not talking about advanced degrees here -- just plain literacy/history/etc -- but then I do not know these guys, their age, or their situation. I love community-based tourism initiatives in general, so I wish them luck and will look into the operation for consideration in our book.

[Surfmasachapa]

In regards to your book, they would appreaciate your consideration, considering this region does not get the exposure it deserves.  I hope Masachapa/Pochomil never become as busy as San Juan, yet I really wish more people would make it their first or last stop from or to the airport. There are some very nice spots here. beach restaraunts,bars,natural rock pools,snorkeling,fishing,surfing,atv and horse back on the beach and more.