Lamu

 

Early Morning walks, a swim in the sea, followed by fruit and eggs for breakfast was a great start to each morning. Shela really is a special place where you meander through the narrow sandy alley ways, passing little kiosks selling the limited range of produce towards the sea front that's decorated with dhows and boats. There is a real sense of calm and unity and no fear for your safety. I spent my mornings and much of the day between the village and the beach, chatting to the locals and enjoying the serenity of the place. I couldn't get enough of the tea and though our diet was limited to fruit, salad, fish, eggs and chapatis or rice, it was always fresh and well prepared. Even if you did have to wait over an hour for it. It felt good to have a bit of a cleanse but won't lie I missed a good bit of bread, cereal and looked forward to something other than fish. You know you've been spoilt when it gets to that stage.

Whilst I have missed running, I have embraced the yoga and think that it may have been good for me to work my body in a different way. Swimming in the sea was also a good way of giving my upper body more attention and exercising in a different way. I just hope that I'll be feeling fresh and motivated when I get back, especially now I have relaxed into holiday mode.