So, I have been on an intentional hiatus since leaving South Lake Tahoe. It’s not personal. It’s life that got busy and busier. I dipped into a new blog about local restaurants and making simple food recipes at home and I’m enjoying the projects. But, I miss the world!
Over the Christmas holiday, I contemplated, planned, and almost executed a trip to one of these two places: Quebec and Costa Rica. I ruminated on Quebec for a little while looking at a few places but honing on Monastere des Augustines. It’s a wellness center housed in a historical complex within the walled city. I considered the dipping temperatures and the possible delays that only bad weather can offer and it fatigued me to no end. So, I never made it.
The other destination was Costa Rica and the Amatierra Retreat in Turrubares. I considered going here but also thought of staying in San Jose and finding yoga places to unwind and simple things to do that I usually find meditative – like walking around a local, fresh market. I contacted Amatierra and found the response from their customer service very prompt and courteous. The packages they were offering at the time, however, was not fitting my budget. But, I want to try this place sometime. It looks and sounds heavenly. Similar to Quebec, I considered the possible delays and gave myself plenty of chances to decide but never found the urge. Ah, the factors of traveling in the Winter time.
I left both dreams alone.
I hibernated.
I renewed my passport.
Now, I’m ready to go and collect memories and experiences.
As Spring time approaches, I’m once again feeling this cabin fever and considering the same places. I added Prague and Budapest to the mix, but I don’t think I’ll make it there this year. I am thinking of Quebec again and hope that Spring will give me a chance to be at peace there, to open my mind (or close it for the time I’m there), and to experience quiet. The world can be too noisy for me.
SLEEP-LESS in OHIO 