Surfing on Santa Monica Beach - Aug 07

Hatchie turned 29 on the 2nd of August and her wish was to have a surf lesson. The part that was most interesting to me was the yoga lesson before it (included in the package) so we (Hatchie, Bel, Sam and I) set out for a day of fun.

I managed to stand up twice (no images for proof of course) but you will have to believe me.

Fun day, I am im no immediate hurry to return to the surf (still nursing bruised knee caps..) but was a great laugh.

Tulum, Mexico - July 2007

Hatchie and I flew to Cancun on 4 July and then transferred to Tulum, which is 1.5 hours south to arrive at our resort called 'Maya Tulum'. http://www.mayatulum.com/ It was amazing. Called a wellness retreat, we were spoilt with 3 hours of yoga and amazing healthy meals for 5 nights. We had this incredible beach villa with just 10 steps to the waterfront, waking up each morning included a quick dip in the ocean, it was so relaxing. Included in our package was some incredible spa treatments, it was heaven. Some included the mayan clay mask and chocolate nobility. The chocolate nobility was my favourite - here they exfoliate you in ground up cocoa then they paint you in chocolate which sinks into your skin making it feel incredible, then after your second shower they massage you in cocoa oil - your skin looks so polished - oh god take me back!

One of the highlights included a private tour to the ruins of the now Seven Wonders of the World at Chichinitza - you can no longer climb it (as someone fell and died) but it was great to see it. Actually when we were there they were filming it in preparation for the possibility of being included into the 7 wonders.

We went to these amazing 'cenotes' like under water wells. The pictures dont do them justice - just take a trip there and see how amazing these fresh water wells are. (see pic)

I dont usually go back to the same places but this time i will make an exception. I will definitely one day go back - it was a dream holiday come true!