on sunday, mattquann and i went up to the strait of juan de fuca (who was greek, apparently) to do some surfing. it was really gorgeous. snow-capped mountains in the background, bald eagles circling overhead. the sea temperature was in the mid-40s and the air temperature was in the mid-30s, below freezing with wind chill.

matt and i both bought some overlayers with hoods to further insulate us. we were in the water for three hours. my core stayed warm, my feet froze. it took three hours after we got out of the water for my feet to feel normal again. i’m pretty sure that got me sick. there are germs everywhere, you just have to make sure that you protect your immune system. i did not. i paid the price. this cold is incredibly bad.

i have to lay low for the next week so that i’m recovered for the nine-day mexico surf trip. according to the surf forecast, the water temperature should be 86. yes, double. i know i haven’t gotten there yet, but i’m telling you now that i might not ever come back.

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