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  • The call of the island

    *** This all actually took place one week ago. I decided to wait until I returned home before posting this sereies*** Day 5 (Wednesday) I skipped Yogalates yesterday but returned today. Ouch. My abs were tired. The kids slept in, though, so I joined them and my husband for breakfast after the class. After that…

  • Another beach attempt

    Day 4 (Tuesday) As I type this, I am lounging in my bathing suit on a massive couch by the swimming pool. Euro-sounding Mexican music is playing on the speakers, waves are crashing below me at the beach and some of the locals are setting up a marketplace for all the Club Med tourists who…

  • Mas from Mexico

    Day 3 (Monday) *** This actually took place one week ago, but I decided to wait to post until I returned home. Hope you enjoy… Although my entire mid-section was sore, I went back for more yogalates this morning. Ouch. But stronger abs mean a healthier, happier back. So I’m in for the week. Unless…

  • Club Med Ixtapa Pacifica, Day 2

    Day 2 (First full day) Wow. I really am in a beautiful place. And a good night’s sleep can work wonders! Last night my husband took our two oldest to the show and he said that our almost seven-year-old was really enjoying the experience. At all the Club Meds they do what they call “Crazy Signs” …

  • Hola from Ixtapa!

    I’ve just returned from a week away in Ixtapa, Mexico with my family. (Perhaps this explains why some of my SOAP entries didn’t make it up in a timely manner this week? I lost any internet capabilities mid-week!) Anyhow, while away, I had a little more time to write than normal. And, although you weren’t…