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Little Tich

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Tue Feb 7, 2017, 09:55 PM Feb 2017

Barack Obama kitesurfs with Richard Branson during private island getaway

Source: ABC Australia

After eight years in the White House, former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are enjoying a well-deserved holiday in the British Virgin Islands.

Recently released video and photos of the Obamas' holiday with Richard Branson show them laughing, joking around and having some fun in the water off one of the businessman's private islands.

Mr Obama appeared to be taking advantage of his new-found freedom after telling Mr Branson he had been prevented from surfing by his security detail during his time in office.

He also joined in a friendly challenge with the Virgin founder — learning how to kitesurf before Mr Branson learned to foilboard.



Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-08/barack-obama-kitesurfs-richard-branson-private-island-getaway/8250634

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