My walk into Richmond Park on the day of snow here in the UK, brought back many memories of good and happy times. One of these memories came back as I saw some young females sitting on a snow board having real fun racing down the slope of snow. See article.
Sand dunes in Peru
Some years ago on a tour of Peru, the party were taken to an area of sand dunes, near the tiny Oasis town of Huacachina, four hours south of Lima, and we raced up and down steep slopes in a large sand buggy.
The roaring sand buggy which race up and down the sand dunes in Peru.
Eventually, we stopped on the crest of a small dune, and the drivers pulled out some snow or sand boards.
The younger members were eager to tryout this new experience, and I looked on thinking, “should I, shouldn’t I?”
All attempts to stay on the board more than a couple of feet (meters), ended in them face down in the soft dusty sand.
Others tried to stand on the sand board.
There was no way I was going to attempt that, I could see me breaking a leg, arm or my neck in the attempt to ride the sand board. But, I hit on an idea, why not lay down on the board? Just as much fun.
Getting ready to sand board.
The others looked on, as me at “95” grabbed a sand board, and hurtled down the dune, head first, and I did not break anything.
Soon the others followed my method, and great fun was had, as we progressively move to higher and higher dunes, reaching unbelievable speeds.
Yes that is me on the left, hurtling down a very steep sand dune in Peru.
For weeks later I was finding sand in my clothes, shoes, socks and underwear, the fine sand penetrated everywhere.
I always say, “Try it, you might like it.” So come on, make that booking, take that flight, and go to places and try new things now.
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