On one of the days in Puerto Rico we decided to make our way to the town of Isabela, where the Rip Curl Pro Surfing competition was to take place, and to take to the water ourselves. The waves were fairly small that day and there were plenty of surf photographers out and about, so I turned my attention towards the crowds that had come to watch. It was a great way to experience authentic Puerto Rican culture and the growing surf tourism. The local surfers were most friendly and as far as surfing destinations go, I give it a thumbs up. While the waves are reputedly quite large out on Jobos, on that day they were perfect for me.

The rocky outcroppings of Jobos

A surf photographer taking in the action…

The crowd watches a friend wipe out during the surfing competition in Jobos, Isabela

At an ocean side restaurant

could be california…

the charming island

The scene along Jobos Beach

I know what you’re thinking, and I agree, that’s a really nice watch…

When there’s an event in Puerto Rico, everyone comes out…

Stay tuned, the next adventure will take us to the town of Ponce’s Carnival…