Day 7 - Gone With The Waves

Whats that?! Day 7... already! The first week of our tri-state escapades has flown by (that's one long haul and one internal...). However, it does seem a good while since we were back in the UK and we've become very accustomed to American lifestyle. The journey thus far has been a great one and there's so much more yet to come!

We began the day with, as is becoming a norm, a beach jam with Paul, Josh & Carl. Today the conditions were fantastic, the wind was coming from the sea and we we're getting more used to beach styles of play. After a few hours of "death jamming" (for all you fussers out there... don't worry it wasn't quite fatal), the 5 tired freestylers trotted back to the condo for some well earned rest. It also began to precipitate slightly... perhaps we had dragged the conditions across the Atlantic with us.

Following a quick bite to eat, a spot of hiding aligators and turtles (long story) and watching women's Volleyball (although none of us really knew which teams were playing or what the score was), Paul departed to meet his wife Cheryl as today is their 23rd Wedding Anniversary! Carl & Josh also decided to call it a day, so J&J headed out for their first solo jam of the trip. The tide was coming in, so a lot of our biggest combo's actually took place in the water. After getting a taste for the ocean, the jam itself was cut short and, after dumping the disc, we sprinted into the vast waters at terminal velocity. The waves were huge, the surfers were out in force and two crazy Brits lay floating amidst it all; very much enjoying the novelty.

Once dried, then showered, then dried again... we headed to a nearby diner for some much needed food (here we go again... the blog's hunger inducing effect remains). The place itself, however, was the main attraction, being so typical of the American-style diner that is so often seen on film and television. John christened his first ever diner visit with a deluxe strawberry milkshake, complete with a topping of real strawberries and ice cream. For his meal, Joe opted for a 'Greek Cheeseburger' served upon a traditional english muffin and with a side order of fries. John truly went to town, going for a 'Triple Decker Toastie' of beef, turkey, bacon and Swiss cheese, also accompanied by a side order of fries.



After the bellies had been filled and the tastebuds satisfied, we sat down to watch a film and digest. The film in question was 'The Nines', brainchild of screenwiter John August (who also directed the movie). The film was fantastic; we particularly enjoyed the thematic relevance of the nature of reality and its simultaneously existing possible alternatives. An ideal way to unwind.

Over 'n' Out!

J&J