Well the internet connection doesn't seem to be fast enough to allow me to upload video so that will have to wait.  I did explore the mineral pools which cost $20 for all day admission.  While that seemed rather steep, after exploring the 5 different heated mineral pools, including the mud bath and trying out the hammock to dry out (after cleaning off the mud), it didn't seem so bad after all.

I wasn't too sure about the mud thing.  I wonder if the native Indians watching all had a good laugh.  One woman told me the mud must be good, elephants like it.  I told her I didn't want my skin to look like an elephant--nor any other parts of me for that matter.  She was just trying to be friendly but I didn't get her logic.

I scheduled a massage after lunch when I was awarded my own bathrobe.  I wore it as far as the masseuse unlike others who wore them everywhere including the restaurant for lunch.  Go figure.

After that, I came back to the Navi for a nap, then woke up and set up my camp chair by the river to have a glass of wine.  With all the intense leisure, I decided to take my bike out for a spin.  I came back and set up my yoga mat and iPad for a vigorous 15 min of yoga at my campsite.  Tough day.

While this wasn't the way I intended to spend my time while on sabbatical, a little of this kind of R&R sprinkled in just seems like good sense to me.

So, while it's getting late, I need to figure out what to prepare for potluck tomorrow night at Hummingbird.  Does anyone have any healthy, easy ideas?  I always stress out when it comes to preparing food for gatherings especially not knowing if there are any meat eaters where I'm going.  I guess those tiny BBQ weenies are out.