Kitesoul Magazine #13 English Edition

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TRIP
Days in the sand
some waves. While in the water,
he noticed the sets started getting
better, as if announcing
that the best was yet to come.
With so much beauty around us,
we were happy to witness one of
the most dramatic sunsets we had
ever seen, something that only
the desert solitude can provide.
Sitting around a bonfire,
we talked about a fisherman who
lived there, and the number of
times he must have been lucky
enough to see the wave at its
best. We wondered if we would
have the good fortune to wake up
to one of those days at dawn.
We didn’t have to wait too long.
Right before the first light,
sets of up to two meters appeared
and provided solid walls
for Matchu to draw his stylish
lines on. Perhaps it is because
of his experience with surfing
before kite surfing that has had
him developed a unique line with
a mix of strength and graciousness.
There were also other options
available, a multitude of waves
to be discovered on a coast with
something new at every turn.
However, the best place seemed
to be right where we were. The
wind was still offshore, not the
best direction for the spot, but
somehow he could make the most