So I enjoyed surfing a little more than I thought I would. Actually, a lot more. I suck, but I want to get better – and it’s fun, fun, fun! 
So. I got a last minute magic deal on a return trip for this weekend. Itinerary:
* Saturday May 26 06:15am NW783 -> Los Angeles 11:01am. Driving to Joshua Tree National Park for an afternoon of hiking in the hills. This is subject to change, and I could do with recommendations on appropriate day hikes and other park detail. Staying at the Best Western Oxnard Inn at some point in the evening (it was free with my air miles).
* Sunday May 27. Silver Strand Surfing school, Silver Strand Beach. Surfing from morning until I get worn out (whenever that happens). I want to manage 4 hours or more, with a few breaks, but we’ll see. Staying somewhere in the evening, the Crown Plaza Hotel is booked out or I would enjoy their gym at 2am again. Probably end up near LAX.
* Monday May 28 07:10am -> Boston NW956 06:15pm. Will take laptop and power on the plane to get some coding/work/writing finished off.
Jon.