It's been hard to tear myself away from the Grove gang. We're a blissful little community amongst the palms. You go to sleep with the waves and wake up to the mosque before falling back asleep to the waves again.
Heaven.
My birthday was lovely. We cooked up a storm and then built a bonfire. It was super chilled and mighty fine. New Years was a zoo, all the local men were on the prowl and it wasn't pretty. But watching the crazy cowboy fireworks from the beach was great fun.
The day was gorgeous, spent by the sandy shores of the north cliff beaches. Watching the fishermen at work, launching boats and working in ways that haven't changed for centuries. Sunset at my home away from home Little Tibet with a mixed fruit juice and noodles.
An elephant appeared overnight by our traveller's lodge, a bit unnerving in the dark but so magnificent. Dolphins were sighted yesterday and we're planning to visit an island by boat tomorrow.
The Israeli guys have done a big shop and are cooking a feast tonight. An Aussie friend from London, Ben Scoff, has shown up sick as a dog. He spent new year's eve on his bathroom floor but is bouncing back nicely. We've been beach hopping and swimming all day and just took a back route into town and found ourselves at the door of a nice house.
The ladies and kids welcomed us inside and made me tea. Ben ended up playing ball with the kids while I was smiled at and warmly stroked by the women. When they heard I was not married to Ben, one of them called her husband to come running. He did, 2 kms and arrived huffing and puffing. Ben and I couldn't help but laugh and enjoy the warmth. They wanted nothing from us, were just most curious.
I have fallen for the most divine little puppy and we had a love-in on the hammock today for 45mins of pure snuggles. Very good for the soul. In fact, I'd recommend the Coconut Grove tonic to any traveller, as it's basic (though they're planning a big renovation and the price will be triple next year!!) as you can find your own meditative space amidst the business all around. The pace of life is easy and pure. I truly love it here and am in no hurry to move. I keep meeting incredible people and feel welcomed. It is touristy, but there is an abundance of good will and mellow vibes.
The ocean is soothing every ounce of me. Must go watch the sunset now.
More soon. Promise.
Lxxxx
Heaven.
My birthday was lovely. We cooked up a storm and then built a bonfire. It was super chilled and mighty fine. New Years was a zoo, all the local men were on the prowl and it wasn't pretty. But watching the crazy cowboy fireworks from the beach was great fun.
The day was gorgeous, spent by the sandy shores of the north cliff beaches. Watching the fishermen at work, launching boats and working in ways that haven't changed for centuries. Sunset at my home away from home Little Tibet with a mixed fruit juice and noodles.An elephant appeared overnight by our traveller's lodge, a bit unnerving in the dark but so magnificent. Dolphins were sighted yesterday and we're planning to visit an island by boat tomorrow.
The Israeli guys have done a big shop and are cooking a feast tonight. An Aussie friend from London, Ben Scoff, has shown up sick as a dog. He spent new year's eve on his bathroom floor but is bouncing back nicely. We've been beach hopping and swimming all day and just took a back route into town and found ourselves at the door of a nice house.
The ladies and kids welcomed us inside and made me tea. Ben ended up playing ball with the kids while I was smiled at and warmly stroked by the women. When they heard I was not married to Ben, one of them called her husband to come running. He did, 2 kms and arrived huffing and puffing. Ben and I couldn't help but laugh and enjoy the warmth. They wanted nothing from us, were just most curious.
I have fallen for the most divine little puppy and we had a love-in on the hammock today for 45mins of pure snuggles. Very good for the soul. In fact, I'd recommend the Coconut Grove tonic to any traveller, as it's basic (though they're planning a big renovation and the price will be triple next year!!) as you can find your own meditative space amidst the business all around. The pace of life is easy and pure. I truly love it here and am in no hurry to move. I keep meeting incredible people and feel welcomed. It is touristy, but there is an abundance of good will and mellow vibes.
The ocean is soothing every ounce of me. Must go watch the sunset now.
More soon. Promise.
Lxxxx
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