Memories of Sunny Mexico.....ahhhh

Just 2 weeks ago we were all together in the Caribbean paradise. Such sweet memories:
the laughter, the fun, the fabulous food, the awesome massages at the Jungle Spa, the ocean and the beach, and best of all, the wonderful friendships. Here are few more memorable photos from our fall Traveling Goddess extravaganza.

 

Traveling Goddesses Snorkeling in Paradise

What could be more fantastic than snorkeling on the world's 2nd largest coral reef?
All of the women traveled by boat just 10 minutes out from shore. In fact, we could see our houses from the reef. 2 of the goddesses went snorkeling for the 1st time and were thrilled beyond their highest expectations. The colors of the coral, the fish, the anemones, the plants, the azure water, all of it was like swimming in an aquarium. At times, the fish and coral seemed so close that we were afraid that we might touch it. All was handled with care and concern by our skilled guides, Paz and Melissa. Melissa, also our yoga teacher for the week, photographed all of it with an underwater camera so that we can go home with a record of our fabulous snorkeling adventure.

 

Unbelievable Spa Day in the Jungle!!!
After starting the day with Yoga on the beach with our expert Yoga instructor, Melissa Bechthold, ( goddess
from Minnesota who actually moved to Puerto Morelos after coming on our Traveling Goddess trip last fall,)
the goddesses headed for the Jungle Spa for a day of Mayan massage.
The Jungle Spa is a non-profit organization and operated by a small group of Mayan women.
These women are highly trained and skilled massage therapists who excel in multiple types of massage,
including Mayan massage. These women are supporting over 100 people with the spa business.

Sandra Dayton, who manages the spa, gave the group a fascinating orientation about the spa's history and about
the benefits of Mayan massage. Each woman experienced a 2 hour treatment that included Mayan massage and
aloe treatment with banana leaf wrap. The relaxation process was enhanced by sipping a shot of Mayan anise flavored
liquer.

All the goddesses agreed that this was the most amazing massage treatment they had ever experienced. In
fact, some who normally have chronic pain reported having no pain at all after the massages. We love the Jungle
Spa and can't wait to return for more healing adventures.