Got up late- nearly 10 as was catching up on much needed sleep. Had a chat with the girl on reception, we remembered each other from last time I was her. Heade out in the car down the coast. Same reefbreak mentioned yesterday was working. Wind was from the North so Carcavelos was not blown Carried on to the point. If you read early Novemeber's early posts you will remeber the point. It is normally a place to head on big swells. Thios swell was so big both the point and the reef break adjacent were maxed out- no-one on the water.
Went to the pharmacy to wight my luggage. Both boards and wetsuit come in at 12.2kg so should be okay for TAP's 20kg limit. Surfed Carcavelos and got smashed quite a bit. Was solid head high but the rips were a nightmare- pulling out and across. Constant paddling was tiring with a few close out waves. Was found out on the 5'10. Also aggro with one local who was pissed off when I shouted him out of a wave, only to just miss it (dickhead local!). Lots of closeouts but also good waves with people getting barrelled.
Went for lunch on the beach- tosta mista and hot drinks. Went in for session number 2. Got a nice left and then a really late left drop which smahed me. Got quite crowded and current was still strong, although rips less so. Got smashed still. Paddled back out again only to be smashed further. Tried not to swallow too much water at dirty Carcavelos but a bot was inevitable- fingers crossed I'm alrite.
Headed to a shopping centre out of town for duck tape and bin bags to hide two boards as one on the way back. Caught in traffic and ots of junctions. Driving in Lisbon is a nightmare. But got back for dinners and beers- although had to park a way up the street.
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