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Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing

By Wanderingjoshua
One of the highlights of my trip to Ilocos was sand dune surfing. I have never done it before so I was excited to try this unique activity during my trip to the north with Barefoot Travels.
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
Surf's Up Sand Dunes
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
The trip began with a winding and exhilarating 4x4 ride through sand dunes. The ascents and descents were adrenaline pumping as we made our way to the surfing spot. I hung on for dear life as the driver accelerated and decelerated up and down sand dunes and hills. Saying the ride was bumpy is an understatement, I had to hold on to the rails real tight to avoid getting thrown off the jeep.
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
The highlight as a ride down a steep hill just before the surfing area. I could not take photos or videos during the ride, it was just way to bumpy and quite dangerous to attempt.
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
Now comes the fun part, riding down this hill! I tried the sit down and stand up slide. It was easy to sit down and just slide, the challenge was standing up and keeping your balance.
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
My attempt at sliding down the hill upright failed miserably (but not like the others, people hit face first multiple times trying this). When I felt I was going to topple over midway, I just leaned back to avoid an embarrassing face first fall on the way down.
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
Lakbay Norte: Sand Dune Surfing
There was a lot of people sand dune surfing so I couldn't do it more than twice, maybe next time. It was already sunset when we left, but it was a fun day nonetheless. Sand dune surfing in Ilocos is a highly recommended activity, do it when you visit!

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