I Turned 50 in Kerala, India I Turned 51 in British Columbia, Canada I Turned 52 in Nova Scotia, Canada Reflections – This Past Year This past year has been steeped in the COVID pandemic. This is a year of wearing a mask, hand washing, hand sanitizing, social distancing, seeing family via Skype, as well…
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10 Day Travel Photo Challenge – Day 10
Welcome to Day 10 of this 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge! My Dusty Flip-Flops has nominated me for this challenge, thank you my friend! My Dusty Flip-Flops and I have been following each other’s blog adventures here on WordPress since 2017. It’s always nice to reconnect! The 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge: post one photo for 10 days with no…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Knock Knock – Who’s There? Popeye & Olive!
One morning, after an early walk to the beach, Michael and I were in the air conditioning comfort of our little homestay villa when we heard a scuffle on the deck and a scratch on the door! We looked at each other, both of us immediately knowing the cause of this action but still wondering…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Early Morning Meditation at the Beach
I found a quiet location for meditation, on the breakwater – away from the early, busy morning fish market at the beach. Popeye and Olive joined me as I walked the rocks to find a comfortable place to sit. The humidity was high, I was soaked with sweat and was pleased when I found the…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Early Morning Fish Market
One early morning, I decided to go to the beach to enjoy the sounds of the waves as I practiced meditation. I was eager for the usual solitude of “our” beach, because we’re usually the only ones there! Usual solitude: What I walked into that early morning was not peaceful solitude but a thriving fish market…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Moments
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…
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…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – The Start of My 7 Day Stay at Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
I made it through the Cochin Airport with little issue – except if you have an e-Visa – don’t go in the regular immigration line. The big sign at immigration that says “e-Visa” – go there. I made the mistake of thinking that is where you apply online for a Visa. That immigration area is…
Thinking About My Upcoming Ayurvedic Healing Retreat – Kerala, India
This April, I’m off to Kerala in the south of India to immerse myself for 8 nights at an Ayurveda healing and yoga resort. My coworkers from India say Kerala is known for its beaches, lush forests and animals like monkey, elephants and tigers! What I’ve read online supports my coworkers description as well as more…