HelenBKHill

Saturday, 24 August 2013

SURF'S UP

11.08.2013

Mens Surf Open @ Fistral Beach, Newquay.

And first place for Mens Short board final goes to...

Billy Stairmand!!

Raglan, Newzealand

Billy Stairmand and Chris Friend still battling it out even though the comp is over!

Ben Skinner took first place in the Finals of the Mens Longboard comp!

Pictures: Taken by me

Canon EOS 1000D

Friday, 23 August 2013

BOARDMASTERS

9 - 11th August 2013

Emma and I managed to get a few days off so we headed to the North Coast to Boardmasters - Festival of surfing and music!

If you have a chance watch these videos! Such a sick weekend.

The day after we both looked as fresh as daisies (hohoho)

Photos taken by Emma or Me

Canon EOS 1000D

So, every student will tell you, summer jobs are the worst.. Who wants to be working when the sun is out, there are festivals and parties to be going to and Waves to catch! However, with the date i'm setting of on my travels looming I realised it was essential to get a job, though like everyone else the question posed - 'Have fun or work?'

Or both!

I managed to grab myself a pub job in Cornwall, that way I could work, sail and surf all in one! So that's the story of how I ended up staying in the attic of a pub.

This was my room for the time I was working here, luxurious I know. For most of the time I was sharing it with my best friend Emma who also got a job here, though she left before me, meaning I was all alone in this creepy attic...

Wednesday, 14 August 2013

L'Espanol

Alfaix, Spain.

Whilst sitting around in gloomy, rainy Wales - the only weather Wales ever has, my Mum called me up and said 'Hey, how about a last minute trip to the South of Spain?'.

And here begins the tale of a trip in Spain with my amazing Mum!

Always time for a bit of golf! I got artistic and put my GoPro down the hole, pretty cool eh!

Spain is famous for its markets full of fakes!

Grenada, The Alejandra palace.

If you get a chance, you have to visit this place. Incredible.

Photos: Mum or Me or a random tourist we asked nicely..

GoPro Hero2 / Canon EOS 1000D

Monday, 6 May 2013

LONDON

Exams are looming, so what do I do? Yes, revise that's right.. Actually, no, lets go to London!

Me and the girls - such posers but love all these pics.

We went to see Beyonce in the 02, she was INCREDIBLE, such a performer.

Photos - Canon 1000D

Sun. Sea & ...Job hunting.

As we all know, travelling costs a bomb, even if I head off by myself with a backpack intending on staying in hostels! SO first things first.. Get a job!!
I've been for 3 interviews and so far, not heard back from ANYONE. So in the mean time, procrastination is my No.1 hobby!

The beach in this weather is by far, my fave place to be! Though, dont underestimate the sun guys!

May 5th, and burnt. Not cool.

Photo: Canon 1000d

If this is what i'm like in May in England, I am not gonna look good by the end of my travels!!!

Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Life's too short for Uni

Okay, so this blog was made originally to 'follow my gap year travels', as this is what my plan was; to go travelling. However, some crazy thing in my mind decided that actually, going to university and spending £27,000 on unnecessary, and BORING work was a good idea.... I don't think so!
So, after a year at Cardiff Uni, I've decided to take a year out, potentially coming back after a year, but most probably, joining the Royal Navy.. But i'll play it by ear and see how it goes.