Yoga Camp

So, our first day was spent on a bus in the morning as we drove to the resort, near Cahuita. So, big shocker! – there are a whopping 38 people taking the training! I’m a little disappointed that so many are here because I wanted a little more one-on-one instruction… But, oh well. We’ll see if it makes a lot of difference.

We had our first vegetarian meal and of course it was very tasty. I find it pretty easy to eat vegetarian (poor Matt came to dinner one night dismayed to find my cheese fondue meal had no meat! – don’t worry, I cooked him a chicken breast). But, it remains to be seen how I do with it long term.

I am THRILLED to report that coffee is allowed!! I was in denial, not wanting to know whether or not caffeine would be permitted. I figured I’d just wait until I was here and found out, rather than stressing about it. But, I did purchase some chocolate covered espresso beans, just in case… But, when she said “tea and coffee will be served at 6:30…” Horaaaay!!! went through my mind.

It felt great to unpack and put things away and establish that I live here for a few weeks. I am so happy for my roommate! She is laid back and sweet, kind to everyone. She is also the one who I know is familiar with the Bible. God picked us. Yay!

This afternoon, we basically had an “introduce yourself” time (which took a while, as you can imagine, but very fun to meet everyone!) and an orientation… throw your toilet paper in the bin, not the bowl; maintain your vegetarian diet, even when you go out to dinner in town (no cheating, really!); and please no chatting from our 7am yoga practice until breakfast at 9:30. I’m kind of thankful for that one. We have got some chatty girls here and I’m just not a morning person. :-) It’ll be really nice to wake up slowly.

I’m turning in for tonight. Feliz Dia del Enamorado a todos,  pero, en particular a mi esposo, mi querida.