For many people redundancy can be the end of their world as they know it, they struggle to exist without the routine of a job and worry that they will never find another job. Redundancy to some is also viewed as a massive blow to their confidence, convincing themselves that they are are not good at what they do, because if they were why would you get rid of them. Well, as always my view on this is a little different.
On March 9th I lost my job. I kind of had expected it. I wont bore you with the details but lets just say I walked away with enough money to pay my mortgage and out goings for a year and still be able to complete the trip I have been dreaming of since I started kitesurfing.
Now don't get me wrong, I am no kitesurfing goddess. I started last year and I am basically upwind and on my board, still to yet master fluid turns and I am a long way off where I would like to be!! I am not sure why I have gained such an affinity for the sport but I have. I get various magazines on subscription and have spent many acold winter day curled up on my sofa reading these, dreaming that one day I will nail that trick and kite in the exotic places that they are describing. Well, I now have my chance and although I am not disappearing for a year or 4, I am packing up my kites and and kit and going off to warmer climbs to kite all day (wind permitting), meet new friends and generally to experience some new places and new cultures.
I have not done this alone it has be said, I have a good friend who has just returned from his travels and he has been priceless with his experience and handy hints..... I could not have sorted the amount of stuff that I have without him including my sexy new c4s and absolutely gorgeous new board!!! Then there is the destinations..... I had been planning to book a 2 week stint in Mauritius through Waveriders in September, obviously that wasn't now an option but I called them anyway! I still remember the conversation now.......
- Julius, it's Becks. I need your help, lost my job and I want to get away kite surfing for a while......
- Oh groovy I have the perfect holiday for you, 2 weeks kite clinic la la la la la la
- Oh no Julius I mean for like 2 months not 2 weeks...
- OH!!!
I could picture his face!! Since then poor Julius has been hounded on an almost daily basis. He even took holiday around Easter time just to get away from me!! On a serious note, Julius has been a star. He helped me with the decisions of where to head and for how long, where not to go as well and more importantly I am now a guru on flights around Europe and Africa and how to get your ridiculously massive kite bag onto airlines!!
So over the last month the trip has been planned and I will be heading off for 73 days (i think) in total.
16th April to the 8th May I will be based in Safaga and travelling the coast to experience some awesome new spots on the red sea and also hopefully having a minimal amount of days with no wind!! This part is really exciting to me as I love kiting in Egypt and to be able to hit different beaches will be awesome. Most people are here for about a week at a time, so I think I will be working there by the end of the 3 weeks!!
9th May to 16th May I will be living it up at Zafarana. I hope to catch a couple of mates out here too. It looks amazing, the perfect place for me to start breaking myself on tricks and not having to worry about landing on old coral. I think this is the little bit of luxury in the trip.
16th May to the 23rd May I will be based in Fuerteventura. I have a self catered apartment, hoping to loose the weight from Egypt!! I plan to have a lesson or 2 here as I think by then i will need to push myself further. I then head to Lanzarote for 2 weeks (23rd May to the 6th June) based in another self catered apartment and here is where my best mate will come and join me for a week! Restock my sun cream and shower gel levels, oh and bless she is bringing me a new book too.
6th June to the 16th June I will be big wave riding (well learning to mainly!!) in Essaouira. I am really excited about going here as I think this will be the most demanding time for my kite ability and also where my gorgeous little 7m C4 should come into it's element!
16th June to the 26th June brings me Dakhla, lagoon riding and waves if I want them, I read a really boring article on this resort recently so I aim to do a much better report LOL.
So yes, there it is. My dream trip. God knows what I will do when I come home I will worry about then. That is if Julius doesnt get a call.....
- Can we change my flights I am staying in Morocco!!
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