India. The names conjures up a dichotomy of images from the peaceful, spiritual ideal of yoga retreats and ashrams, to the chaos of crowded cities overflowing with crime, garbage and slums. Michael and I have been in the southwestern village of Mararikkulam North for almost a month, staying at a rustic, oceanside homestay called Arakal…
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Alappuzha, Kerala, India – Day 5 – Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort – Punnamada Lake Backwater Boat Ride
Part of the Carnoustie experience includes a boat tour of the backwaters of Punnamada Lake in the Alappuzha district. Myself and four other Carnoustie guests were driven to the marina. I was happy that Andrei and Alice Soukhinine , a wonderful couple from Moscow, were on the tour with me! The captain greeting us as…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Day 4 – Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
It’s a bit of a long story, but the short version is that this day was a photo mishap!! I had to use my underwater camera to take pictures during the morning/afternoon because my Canon battery was charging and when I used my iPhone to takes pictures, with the internet so slow, pictures from my…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Day 2 – Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
I started noticing how difficult it was for me to settle in such a peaceful environment. My norm is trying to find inner peace in a hectic, busy life. But my reality here was the total opposite. I was at a resort dedicated to stress relief, health, tranquility and peace. The silence allowed me to…