So I'm here several days into the adventure and things are going great! The practice is very good, and I've even already been able to get into several poses I couldn't do prior to leaving and its only been 3 days. I am also sore, especially in the hamstrings which is my challenge spot. Today was the new moon, and in very strict Ashtanga practice one does not practice on new or full moons. That only means about 30 of the 150 didn't show up today. Also today was no time slots so you showed up when you wanted to. Thats not a big deal for me as my time slot is 830 anyway - a little late for me but the time will change next week.
I'm getting to know my way around Kovalam Beach. It's hard to explain because other than the main road into town which is Lighthouse Road there are no roads to speak of. You walk everywhere through places we would consider alleys. One such alley is the picture I have chosen to post today for you. Getting lost could be very easy as there is no rhyme or reason for the directions paths lead, and you are also in the jungle which can throw you off. Having been in other places similar to this (3rd world) I guess my expectations were very low, because its much cleaner than I thought it would be and the beggars, homeless, etc are not as much as I thought. Now, not saying its not dirty because it is, and I know there are probably other places with more homeless, etc, but Kovalam Beach is much better than expected. This seems to be one of the places that the British come to on holidays like we could go go Mexico or the Caribbean.
The food is not bad, I haven't had anything I didn't like. (That should come to no surprise!) But there are things that I won't order again. I found what I like best for breakfast and that is a banana pancake. Now the only thing thats similar to what you are thinking and what I eat is that it has bananas in it! But they put honey on them and served with some real chai tea is incredible! Okay all for now...We are traveling this weekend to an ashram north of here to see a living saint!
2 comments:
Hope your having a great time. Looks fun!! Thinkin about ya
Look at you--traveling...Wow! It is so great that you are sharing your experience with us. You write like you speak so as I'm reading I can picture the words coming out of your mouth. Keep trying to describe your experiences. What does it look like where you live, eat, sleep and practice? So happy for you--Miss you--Angelique ;-)
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