As my 56th birthday approaches, I’ve decided to repost blogs I published about past birthdays. I wrote Turning 52 During A Pandemic: A Personal Journey on April 28th, 2021 while we were living in Upper Vaughn, Nova Scotia. The original blog only focused on my 52nd birthday day. I added a backstory to this blog, to include and reflect…
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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…