AROUND MY HOME: Chica Brava Surf House

So I thought I would post an Around My Home, even though it was just my home for a week. Chica Brava has two options that you can pick. The Cloud Farm and The Surf House. We chose the Surf House for our first time and it was Perfect. It is right on the Beach and right in the middle of all the action in town. You can seriously walk anywhere you need in less than 5 minutes. Next time I go I might have to stay at The Cloud Farm to experience that infinity pool!


















1<> The Chica Brava Surf House- Surf shop in the front, house in the back.
2<> Laying in the Hammock waiting for breakfast:)
3<> Breakfast area
4<> Living room
5<> Waiting to go to Yoga
6<> Hang Area has DVD's, Games, Books, and a tiny fridge for snacks and cerveza
7<> Hanging our Suits and towels to dry
8<> Our first choice for room, we called it the pink princess room.
9<> In the shower

If you are interested in going to Surf Camp which I definitely recommend check out www.chicabrava.com and like them of FB. One of the best weeks of my life.

OMG I HEART: My GoPro Hero 3

SO EXCITED TO BE IN NICARAGUA!!!!!!

RONALD!!!!

Selfie!! Hi Mom, Hi Dad! Love you Guys!

yes I am wearing bottoms! We love Chica Brava!!!

He would surf and fish then surf and go back to fishing.

Waiting and goofing off! BANANA!


Hair talk. "You don't have a mullet."

No video games for this one. He can entertain himself for hours. So Awesome!

My New Friends! from Chica Brava! I miss them already!


So I'm Kind of obsessed with my Go Pro. Thanks Dad! Best Present Ever! Seriously! The photo's, the videos, I mean this little gadget provides hours of fun!

I had a scare one day with it. I got Cocky and didn't tie my hair around the head strap and I wiped out, came up out of the water and screamed, "MY GO PRO!!!" everyone got off their boards and started searching. I prayed so hard that we would find it. Candace kept me calm for sure and Thank God Shelby found it minutes later or that would of ruined that surf day for me.

5 Important Things to Remember when packing for the Beach.
-No such thing as too much sun screen or zinca! Get those ears too! Rannie had crispy crunchies.
-Bring Almonds, fruit, and Mari Gold bars for more energy,You will need it.
-Don't forget SPF lip balm. Prevent those blisters!
-Freeze a couple of huge bottles of water so they stays nice and cool for you.
-Bring a rashguard and leggings just incase your body doesn't want anymore sun or incase your skin is sensitive from the board and wax. I don't get rashes but it sure was nice to wear these on days where my skin was on fire from the sun.
BONUS:
-Bring some extra cordoba because a cold cerveza tastes oh so good in the hot hot heat after a long surf seession.

More Nicaragua posts coming... Flickr is acting up and I need it to get it together so I can post "Around The Surf House!

Until then you can see my adventures on Instagram @LisenbeSquared

Word of advice: just spend an hour watching you tube videos on how to use your GoPro and how to properly secure your accessories. Once I did that I was set.

GREETINGS FROM: Nicaragua

Just in case you didn't know, Brandi headed south for surf camp with Rannie and Cookie. She's having such a blast, she wanted me to help share some of her daily routines this week. 

Saturday 
We flew in then took a three hour ride to camp. We had a quick orientation, got settled in our rooms, met the other two girls and instructors then took a tour around the beautiful town of San Juan Del Sur. Our friend Cookie (also from Houston,Texas) is living here for a month, so she came over and met up with us. For dinner, all of us, including cookie and jen, ate at a place called the Chicken Lady. Delish!

Sunday
Went to get coffee at el barrio and walked on the beach.
Breakfast
Surf
Found Jesus Statue with the most amazing view of San Juan del sur and Costa Rica!
On the way to dinner at el barrio cafe Justin Bobby walked right past us! Haha.
El Barrio is Nica owned and super friendly. We split ceviche, had a couple glasses of wine, and I ordered grilled salmon. It was perfection. Every night that we have been here we have tried to get gelato at super frutto but it has been closed so we've been going to Eskimo (kind of like DQ)

Monday
Breakfast pancakes and fruit
Yoga
Surf a surfboard fell on my head during load out.
Cookie and Jen joined us for dinner at El Timon dinner on the beach with the rest of the group. Then we went to a burger joint called Nacho Libre bc Cookie was still hungry. We tried her cous cous burger (she's vegan) and it blew our minds.
Got that damn ice cream again! There goes my no sugar streak.

Tuesday 
Rannie and I walked around town, got coffee at el gato negro
Breakfast for champs: eggs, beans, toast and fruit
Hang out around town, shop, and  play with the gopro,
Surfs up! There was 6 of us surfing today because of the day camp. Longest day we've surfed yet.
My knees are bruised so bad they look like giant apples, but I don't care I'm so happy!
For dinner everybody wanted Nacho Libre! I ordered a burger called the "big wang!" It was the best thing I've ever sunk my teeth into. After that we were so wiped out... Lara and I bought a bottle of wine and played Spanish monopoly and had really good conversation until our eyelids couldn't stay open any longer. As soon as I put my head down Jacob face timed me!!! It was so good! I miss him so much, I even face timed Bootsie! Hahaha Kelly Welly I miss you too!!! Tell mom and dad I'm alive and loving life!



Wednesday 
We are starting the day to go get breakfast and then spending 5 hours horseback riding!!! I am so stoked!!!

Since I have the opportunity to check in with you, is there anything you would want to see more of (if you've been following on IG @lisenbesquared) or want specific information on?