Nicaragua is a dream! Even though border crossing can be quite dragging and sketchy, it's always worth the journey. Colorado, Popoyo, Yankee, Santana - nothing more you could ask for.
Stoking! I've been going there since 1993 and you just captured the essence in 12min. Brilliant. And you gave my wife a taste of what it's really like perfectly. Rip a few for the Florida guys!!
awesome waves and great barrel dude. going to Nicaragua on March for my first ever surf trip! Seven days of pure surfing! So stoke! And watching this, the hype is through the roof!! FOR THE DREAM!!
Wow Liberia airport has really grown up, it used to just be a pull barn with massive ceiling fans. Nicaragua is the best, love its people. Next time just fly into Managua, jump in a nice air conditioned van and drink cold water till you get to your destination.
JT, the footie is banging!🎞Beyond unbelievable… From rehab to black mold to the feds… And now, the stage is set for the next level of Dreaming! There are no icons in existence that can capture how I feel about this adventure! My mom went to HS in Guatemala. After I learned how to surf, I wanted to return to Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua to surf! Nub Universe, for the Win!🏄♂️🏄🏄♀️🌊🤙💥🍍
So stoked for your Nicaragua trip. I was there for two months in '92 and in Costa Rica for one month in '90. Never surfed there though but I did go to some beaches. The waves are huge where you are! Nice surfing! My daughter married a Costa Rican so maybe I'll get a chance to travel down there again with the family. It's probably changed a lot since I was there. Have fun, be safe! Pura Vida!
When we went to Costa Rica (2015) the first thing we did getting off the plane was peel off sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. too! Interesting border crossing - kind of envisioned a prisoner swap at the old East / West German border crossing LOL! Have a fun and safe trip! Fun to see Nicaragua through your eyes.
What kinda magic pills did you take for your knee dude ? I know you stretch out and did those exercises but damn No knee brace, coffee peanut butter, bread and water ? LOL
Why do people fly to Costa Rica and then cross the border to Nicaragua? It seems like a huge hassle/nightmare. Isn't it easier to fly to Managua and then get a ride to the beach? I'm a bit confused :-/
Ben is in his element. The Sagittarius is to travel and he is doing it. Be careful! Your looking better..I'm certainly keeping you in my thoughts. Positive vibes ✨️
That’s so sick Ben. Just did that same travel a few months ago but went to Rancho Santana which is just north of playa colorados. Crazy to see you ripping there. The dream🙌🙌😂
so sick. we went last year. Had to carry a Polaris tire across the border. The one at the house was flat cause no one had been there for over 2 years cause of covid and it rotted out. I carried my boards, a tire, my wifes luggage across that boarder in the heat. Thought i was gonna die. WE had the same driver and he stopped for fruit as well! One of the best trips ever! hope yours goes well!
I love NIC. Been married to one for 20 yrs. The surf is consistent, high quality swells with also consistent offshore winds coming from big lake Nicaragua. The food is pretty amazing too. Try El Timon restaurant in the heart of San Juan del Sur. Best octopus I’ve ever had. Enjoy!
YOOOO!!! I lived down there for a year. Hit up Popoyo main break (20 mins north of Colorados) and get your battle gear on, its a fight but worth it! The grub at Casa Ananas is bomb. Tell Tati (Owner) Adam sent you. Cheers Fellas!
What a dream, Nicaragua is the place were I had really clean waves for the first time of my life such an amazing memory. Glad your border cross went so easy, for us it was an absolutely disaster 😂🤟
So much STOKAGE! This reminded me of my first trip to Costa Rica. The colors of the buildings and the roads and the federales 😁 I'm way happy for you Ben Gravy!
Somehow I don't think JVerni could handle the accommodations but she does surprise us with some of the strike missions... but she's have to leave the designer bag at home.
😈😈😈 retro fish , whaled it ! ..... the pitch is steep on barrels sucking sand slowish grind but builds to a close out dumping barrel. Just need a slightly offset swell angle ... i love sandy beach breaks , 6/4 thuster 😈😈😈
I live in CR full time. Colorados is insane. But we have so many spots in CR. Next time you come through. I would be happy to show you around. Hit me up.
There are so many hidden waves in nicaragua it,ll make your head spin.i sailed the entire coast 2010 an saw them.most spots inaccessible by land. Saw beaches with white sand an not one foot print on them. I drove thru it back in 1989 at the end of there civil war..was super happy to make it into costa rica in one piece. Enjoy the waves my freind hope you aren't claustrophobic sleeping in the jail cell..dont miss that at all lol!
Yo Ben, Enjoy your stay in Nicaragua, I haven’t been there in a while but hope you have a blast, Costa Rica has been pumping as well on the pacific side! For the Dream!!!
Nicaragua is a dream! Even though border crossing can be quite dragging and sketchy, it's always worth the journey. Colorado, Popoyo, Yankee, Santana - nothing more you could ask for.
Such a beautiful wave they have there, and the horses right on the beach...livin' the dream.
Stoking! I've been going there since 1993 and you just captured the essence in 12min. Brilliant. And you gave my wife a taste of what it's really like perfectly. Rip a few for the Florida guys!!
I remember that wave! went there like 12 years ago. Hope you have a fantastic time and get plenty of shade!
This is why Ben is a legend.
Crazy travels all day.
Still stoked and off to master major barrels.
The "Dream" is what he gets paid to do. You would be up at some crazy hour too.
awesome waves and great barrel dude. going to Nicaragua on March for my first ever surf trip! Seven days of pure surfing! So stoke! And watching this, the hype is through the roof!! FOR THE DREAM!!
Watching the beginning of your VLOG reminded me of my advisor time there with the Contras back in the early eighties.......Heavy
Wow Liberia airport has really grown up, it used to just be a pull barn with massive ceiling fans. Nicaragua is the best, love its people. Next time just fly into Managua, jump in a nice air conditioned van and drink cold water till you get to your destination.
Uhhhhhh Ben definitely does not drink beers, jeez imagine making this comment
@@FreshwaterFloof KOOOOOOOOOK!!!!!
Actually I want to rephrase, had no idea he did not drink. However why would you attack me over this, jeez 🤣
JT, the footie is banging!🎞Beyond unbelievable… From rehab to black mold to the feds… And now, the stage is set for the next level of Dreaming! There are no icons in existence that can capture how I feel about this adventure! My mom went to HS in Guatemala. After I learned how to surf, I wanted to return to Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua to surf! Nub Universe, for the Win!🏄♂️🏄🏄♀️🌊🤙💥🍍
Why the crazy route? There are direct flights from JFK to Managua.
So stoked for your Nicaragua trip. I was there for two months in '92 and in Costa Rica for one month in '90. Never surfed there though but I did go to some beaches. The waves are huge where you are! Nice surfing!
My daughter married a Costa Rican so maybe I'll get a chance to travel down there again with the family. It's probably changed a lot since I was there. Have fun, be safe! Pura Vida!
R YOU KIDDING ME! These might be the dreamiest waves I’ve seen! Stoked you scored
When we went to Costa Rica (2015) the first thing we did getting off the plane was peel off sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. too! Interesting border crossing - kind of envisioned a prisoner swap at the old East / West German border crossing LOL! Have a fun and safe trip! Fun to see Nicaragua through your eyes.
I thought you needed to take a break to recover... Hope your not pushing it
That was either clickbait or he's just superman!
Ben needs some rest and medical attention. I truly think he may need a MRI to see if he got a concussion.
What kinda magic pills did you take for your knee dude ? I know you stretch out and did those exercises but damn No knee brace, coffee peanut butter, bread and water ? LOL
Silly, Nicaragua IS the break he needed.
Que lindo el Mar 🌊, Preciosas Olas!😊🏄🏄♀️🏄♂️🏊🏊🤽♂️🤽♀️🤽
Why do people fly to Costa Rica and then cross the border to Nicaragua? It seems like a huge hassle/nightmare. Isn't it easier to fly to Managua and then get a ride to the beach? I'm a bit confused :-/
Wow Ben I’m heading down to the same beach tomorrow for a surf trip. Hope I get to see you, for the dream 🤙.
Thats quite a journey you have taken!! Its all worth it!! You are going to be stoked you made it!!
Ben is in his element. The Sagittarius is to travel and he is doing it. Be careful! Your looking better..I'm certainly keeping you in my thoughts. Positive vibes ✨️
Pili's Kitchen on the beach is bombastic!
some of your best footage, right there.
Have seen spanish house almost this good before.
Those are some sweet looking waves..take it in and live it up! Enjoy fellas
That’s so sick Ben. Just did that same travel a few months ago but went to Rancho Santana which is just north of playa colorados. Crazy to see you ripping there. The dream🙌🙌😂
No better way to end this Monday than sharing in the stoke of one of the most positive influences on the surfing scene🤙🍍#nub nation#for the dream
I just returned from Costa Rica (Avellana) and it's NUKING!!! Hope you catch the superswell, my dude 🤙
You guys continue to move the needle towards a better world. Thanks!
Favorite spot ever, Mateo has done a lot for those local shredders for sure! Enjoy!
so sick. we went last year. Had to carry a Polaris tire across the border. The one at the house was flat cause no one had been there for over 2 years cause of covid and it rotted out. I carried my boards, a tire, my wifes luggage across that boarder in the heat. Thought i was gonna die. WE had the same driver and he stopped for fruit as well! One of the best trips ever! hope yours goes well!
REally awesome Ben!!! Yes it can be a chore and a half to reach the beach down there but it's worth it!!!!
Gracias Ben, Gracias.. do your research and respect the culture. It goes a long way. Enjoy your trip. And enjoy eating some proper food.
That was a heavy barrel to end on!! The dream is real. Keep crushing it down there!!
Alright, finally got to central america . I am jazzed . I noticed that Casey Willax was in Nicaragua also. Convergence?
That last barrel! Fire.
I love NIC. Been married to one for 20 yrs. The surf is consistent, high quality swells with also consistent offshore
winds coming from big lake Nicaragua. The food is pretty amazing too. Try El Timon restaurant in the heart of San Juan del Sur. Best octopus I’ve ever had. Enjoy!
Just got to popoyo today might see u out in the water my man 🤙🏽
YOOOO!!! I lived down there for a year. Hit up Popoyo main break (20 mins north of Colorados) and get your battle gear on, its a fight but worth it! The grub at Casa Ananas is bomb. Tell Tati (Owner) Adam sent you. Cheers Fellas!
Ben’s improvement is mind boggling.. smashing waves
Nice is so much fun - can’t wait to see the rest of the week!
*yessss that place is magical* 😍
Nicaragua looks absolutely AMAZING!!!
What a dream, Nicaragua is the place were I had really clean waves for the first time of my life such an amazing memory. Glad your border cross went so easy, for us it was an absolutely disaster 😂🤟
Money greases the wheel in Latin countries 😀
@@JohnnygSawyer I don’t have money 😅
Wow wow , go for it Ben !!!!!
Ah good ole Rancho Iguana and Playa Colorado. I used to own a lot in there 20 years ago. Wish I hadn't sold it. Colorado's thumps!
Sesh at end was legit. Not easy makes at all. Killed it
3 words: TUNED FOR TOOOOOOOBS!!!!!!
Those waves looked tasty !
Stylish tubes on the retro 🐠
So much STOKAGE! This reminded me of my first trip to Costa Rica. The colors of the buildings and the roads and the federales 😁 I'm way happy for you Ben Gravy!
Aloha. U finally went to nica. Been telling you for 2 yrs🤣🤙 💯. Puerto Escondido time next. Big ol' barrels.
I have major hook ups in Oaxaca if you plan to make a trip to Puerto @Ben Gravy
Hey Bro! Was there in 2015. Entered Nic through airport. Same sketchy 10 buck tax. But it was worth every second in that Paradise!
Yeww thanks for showing the world to us all. Livin the dream
Somehow I don't think JVerni could handle the accommodations but she does surprise us with some of the strike missions... but she's have to leave the designer bag at home.
Straight dream session overload!!!!
Incredible place and great surfing Ben!!
Impressive barrels.
Get up to Sirena Surf Lodge 3 hours north in Puerto Sandino, Swell hitting Friday then getting bigger Monday, the boys up there will put you on it
Go all the way down to the right from colorados, there’s a super fun right hand point break
That is some adventure/ Wish I was there with you. Great adventure. Enjoy. JZ
Yeah Ben!
Probably the best session of the year!!!
Love that Hilux
Those waves look amazing, have a great trip 🤙🏻
Nice beach break barrels super fun video wow U got the life now living large bro mad respect 🙏
When are you surfing Costa Rica?
Stoked for you!
9:00 waves start
Casey Wilax is there are you guys linking up? That would cause some serious overstoke. YEWWWWWW
Yea boys🤙🏾🤙🏾 this gonna be fun
😈😈😈 retro fish , whaled it ! ..... the pitch is steep on barrels sucking sand slowish grind but builds to a close out dumping barrel. Just need a slightly offset swell angle ... i love sandy beach breaks , 6/4 thuster 😈😈😈
I Love Nicaragua, this is awesome!
Just got your board when you come to wrightsville I’ll get you to sign it it
I live in CR full time. Colorados is insane. But we have so many spots in CR. Next time you come through. I would be happy to show you around. Hit me up.
Sick vid! Safety wise, how do you feel the country?
the dream boys
Hell yeah Ben!
Bro I'm heading there for a month in September hope there's some surf
Those tubes though. WOW.
Casey Willax is done there too….you guys linking up
Were you down there at the same time as Casey Willax?
Epic trip. Right into the pocket!
who makes the retro fish
cant wait !
Costa Rica
Panama
Nicaragua rock.
Blessings bro.
So what's the deal with the knee issue? I dont see you wearing any type of brace either
Thanks for all the stoke!
Why did you fly into Costa Rica????
I'm thinking about escaping to NICA soon for good.
Hows the leg? Ben nice tube charging!
It's definitely still a little sore, but feeling good. Thanks!
well done Ben.
There are so many hidden waves in nicaragua it,ll make your head spin.i sailed the entire coast 2010 an saw them.most spots inaccessible by land.
Saw beaches with white sand an not one foot print on them.
I drove thru it back in 1989 at the end of there civil war..was super happy to make it into costa rica in one piece.
Enjoy the waves my freind hope you aren't claustrophobic sleeping in the jail cell..dont miss that at all lol!
For them being so close, there are way different vibes between those two countries for sure.
Beautiful waves!
Yo Ben, Enjoy your stay in Nicaragua, I haven’t been there in a while but hope you have a blast, Costa Rica has been pumping as well on the pacific side! For the Dream!!!
Thank you!
Well done.
no way! welcome to Nicaragua!
nice wave to finish
woohoo!!
Ben Ben Florence going left!!!
Scoring!!!!!
Makes note never to cross CR/ Nic border... eff that. Surf looks stellar though.
😈😈😈 rarely see the left hand barrels , layed back a tad 😈😈😈
Wow...