Matuse Family: Chris Del Moro – Spain

Dear Matuse Family,

To say that Spain was still buzzing form their victory in the World Cup would be an understatement. Our rag tag crew of nomads descended on the Salinas Surf Festival like a happy group of hippy campers. Our guide Chuki showed us to some countryside camping and loads of great logging waves. Spain has noticeably more industry, trash and jagged coast line than France, but holds some of the happiest people on earth.

For our first 4 days of the Festival we were greeted with overhead and offshore waves, allowing us all to shake and shout. When the festival started I was able to see the true Spanish style in full effect. Surf all day, drink all day, eat at 11pm, dance at the concerts and than migrate to the out door trance parties. I had one night in me like that, than grounded back into art, surf and yoga program. Much more suitable for my pace of life.

All in all, the Salinas Festival was a huge success, we created some great group art, surfed and made friends with amigos from all across Europe and left with huge smiles on our faces. Can’t wait to return and celebrate the festivals 10th anniversary! Thank you Spain.

Chris 111