Here is a clip of our favorite restaurant in the whole wide world! We stumbled upon Pelican Cafe & Restaurant while strolling Fethiye’s harbour on the look-out for an authentic Turkish spot for dinner. Pelican restaurant is run by middle aged men – apparently all related and kung fu masters. The live entertainment was so good that we went back the following night for more. Free massage and comedy. 
I hope you enjoy it. We sure did!
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Well, we’re back in Ottawa after spending 5 weeks in the beautiful HOT Mediterranean. I must say, the cool weather has been a shock after the heat of Turkey, but it’s still nice to be home.
I love traveling. I’ve always been a nomad at heart (which I attribute to my Romanian/Turkish tribal roots), and love to pack up and go pretty much anywhere . For me, there’s nothing more exciting than exploring foreign countries, learning different cultures & languages, tasting new foods (or often just looking at them!), and best of all, engaging with the locals. I also love how traveling can take us out of our comfort zones, and open/expand our minds to other people and their different ways of doing things.
Of all the places I’ve been to, Italy is probably my favorite country. (right up there with Thailand and Turkey) And, Rome is such a vibrant, historic city offering a concentration of remarkable beauty right outside in the streets! Ancient monuments, Renaissance architecture, basilicas, chapels, Baroque sculptures, frescos, unique fountains, romantic piazzas, and lovely little restaurants hidden away on cobblestone streets are found everywhere you turn. It’s an open-air museum!
Mischa and I took in the impressive Roman landmarks and sites during our visit, but I have to say that my favorite way of exploring was to simply wander around the city without a map. We walked from morning to night, encountering many little gems and memories that will last a lifetime. Sigh. I just love the Italians — they’re so expressive, lively and emotional – a refreshing change from what we’re accustomed to. I mean, where else does your waiter belt out romantic love songs to you?!
Piazza Navone
Trevi Fountain
After tossing coins into the fountain to ensure our return to Rome. We will be back!
beautiful sculpture in the street
Beautiful painting in the street
More unexpected beauty
lovely restaurants tucked away
Did I mention that we did a lot of walking?
Ah Venezia!
Piazza San Marco
Gondolas everywhere
Bright colorful houses on the island of Burano, just a brief boat ride from Venice
We loved it here and next time will stay in Burano instead of Venice.
Girlfriends rawk!
So do their kids.
Of course, we also enjoyed Greece and Turkey. In fact, there were so many places that took our breath away! I especially enjoyed the Greek island of Santorini as well as Istanbul – which is where my Turkish/Romanian father went to French school. Haggling at bazaars, taking mud baths, enjoying the hilarious free ”show” at the Pelican restaurant, snorkeling off the boat, and driving along steep windy, narrow roads in the mountains were also highlights of our trip.
This is the village of Oia in Santorini where we stayed one week
Santorini is a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea
The caldera is what remains today
Because of the steep hills, donkeys are often still used as transportation
This is our apartment
Here is our view (& my dinner)
After taking an exhausting overnight ferry sleeping on the floor, a boat, 2 buses and a dolmus, we finally arrived in the laid-back village of Dalyan, Turkey. Dalyan sits on a river between Koycekiz lake and the 7 kilometer Iztuzu beach on the Mediterranean. It is a protected area because the endangered loggerhead turtles come here to lay their eggs. Needless to say, we stayed awhile.
Another awe-inspiring view: Lycian tombs across the river from our pension
Getting dirty at the mud bath and hot springs upriver
This is the Pelican Restaurant in Fethiye , Turkey where we met up with Mark. These pelicans are wild and have serious attitude! They fly in each and every morning from a small island in Greece to be fed fresh fish by the very comical owners of the Pelican Restaurant. Apparently they prefer fish from the restaurant than from the ocean. Video soon to follow.
A harrowing road trip in the clouds. Thankfully Mark is a great driver!
Pit stop to take in the view
to feast on watermelon
and to snorkel
in inviting warm waters.
Then, exciting Istanbul!
The Blue Mosque
The Bosphorous (where East meets West)
Colorful bazaars and markets
fresh fruit stands everywhere
cactus pears
figs, peaches, plums, grapes
and lots of sweets!
For me, traveling is also a welcomed opportunity to eat simpler combinations. During our trip, I ate mostly fresh ripe fruits (watermelon, figs, peaches, plums, apricots), Greek salads (sans feta), and plain “shephard” salads (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, cabbage) with a squeeze of lemon for dressing. I was thrilled to find purslane and fresh raw carob beans in Turkey, and taste a delicious fermented cabbage drink that I bought from a vendor in the streets of Istanbul. He was surprised that I liked it!
It’s easy to be raw while traveling. You just need to commit to it!
todays food log:
yesterday’s log:
Here’s to many more fun adventures in 2011!
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We’re traveling in the south of Turkey, currently visiting (& appreciating) the laid back, traditıonal village of Patara. Patara is quiet non-touristic town on the medıterranean coast, offering wide sandy beaches to cool off in, as well as ancient ruıns to explore. Patara is also the birthplace of 4th century bishop St Nicholas, who later became the legendary Santa Claus.
We’ve decided to stay a few days at Sema Hotel, a small and relaxing pension/apartment run bya very friendly and hospitable family. The hotel is surrounded with fıg trees, pomegranate trees, apple trees, cacti and tons of grapes growing around us, prompting me to sneak a few handfuls at every passing.
Yesterday I learned that one must be very cautious while pickıng fruit from the cactus. I ended up wıth hundreds of fine, splinter-like pricks all over my body which lasted 24 hours! Uncomfortable yes but so worth the fruit! (& memory!)
Livıng on juicy watermelon with black seeds, fresh puffy fıgs, sweet peaches, plums and green salads, with my bio superfood, chlorella and dried e3lıve thrown in. It’s so easy to be raw here, and I’m just loving the simplicity and freshness of my meals.
today’s food log:
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SUMMER is in full swing and people are naturally more relaxed and happy. Schedules are not as rigid, we spend more time outdoors, and everyone seems to be moving at a slower pace. Summertime brings unhurried mornings, picnics in the park, escapes to the cottage, and romantic evening strolls. It is the season to relax, unplug from our regular routine and enjoy the simple things in life.
Summer time is also when that long awaited family vacation has arrived. Whether you plan to explore unspoiled wilderness, white sandy beaches, vibrant cities or charming villages abroad, vacation-time is the perfect opportunity to discover new sights, make friends in foreign places and build relationships with our loved ones.
As a raw foodist who frequently travels with my book, ”The SimplyRaw Living Foods Detox Manual”, one of the questions I commonly hear is “how can you stay raw when traveling”? Unlike the mainstream fare of fast food, healthy foods are not always available just anywhere – particularly raw vegan! Yes, eating healthy on the road can be challenging and requires more effort but it can be done!
The most important thing for eating raw (and staying healthy) while traveling is to pack as much food as you reasonably can. Never go unprepared! Whether you are travelling by car, bus or by airplane, always bring raw food items such as homemade trail mixes, dried fruits, seasoned nuts and seeds, and dehydrated crackers along with you. These quick snacks can make all the difference and completely transform your travels, so be sure to bring them with you.
An important step to do before leaving home is to research your destination to check whether there are natural food stores and markets nearby (HappyCow.net and VegDining.com are great places to start). I love markets and no matter what country, city or village, markets are the first stop on my list. Not only do they offer a great way of tasting new flavors, markets allow us to interact with locals and learn about their culture. Keep your eyes open for local farmers when you’re travelling the countryside as well. I’ll never forget the sweet, juicy watermelon fresh out of the ground we had in Cyprus!
If you are travelling by car, you will have more freedom and space to store food and kitchen items. A large cooler (or two—one in the trunk, one in the front) filled with leafy greens, pesto, raw pate, dips and guacamole make versatile additions to your meals. Olives, avocado, dulse, spices, lime and Himalayan salt are easy to pack and will enhance your dining experience. A grater, large bowl, cutting board, sharp knife, peeler, utensils, portable blender, assortment of containers and ziplock bags for storing food come in handy to have on hand whenever you decide to picnic along the way.
Flying can be more challenging with all of the restrictions and limits. In my earlier days, I used to travel with green smoothies, fresh juices and even carried my juicer on flights. Now instead, I bring powdered greens for adding to water (see “The SimplyRaw Living Foods Detox Manual” for more tips). I also have chlorella tablets in my purse for easy access. For carry-on, an empty shaker bottle is useful for preparing instant green drinks; once past security, purchase a few liters of bottled water and mix together with your green powder. Personally, I prefer travelling light, hydrating my body with plenty of water and eating mainly high-water-content foods such as fruit, sprouts, or greens and cucumbers, as I find that being inactive slows down my digestion.
Useful snacks to pack in your carry-on bag are apples or other fruits (please note that some airports have restrictions on certain fruits), goji berries, olives, and dehydrated crackers. Bee pollen, powdered greens and enzymes are also good to have with you to assist with digestion. Although I don’t eat a lot of bars, there are some better quality bars out there, and they can certainly be handy when travelling (my husband likes Vega bars, and typically travels with a couple on hand).
If your destination is a town, village, or city (and not in the middle of the wilderness), don’t be shy to check out the restaurants. Even if there’s nothing raw listed on the menu, most places will have fresh salad ingredients on hand, and you can easily request a special meal with fresh vegetables, a bit of olive oil and lemon – voila, your own custom raw salad! Add some raisins that you brought with you, and you’re set! We had some delicious raw meals while visiting Turkey a few years ago, even though “raw” wasn’t on the menu!
Having a healthy lifestyle is about incorporating good habits into every aspect of your life – and learning to be gentle with yourself. Yes, with a little forethought, you can create and enjoy a healthy raw vacation. And remember, it’s ok to indulge occasionally during your travels — just try to choose the healthier options!
Wishing you a beautiful radiant summer,
Natasha
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Speaking of traveling, I’m soon off to Italy to meet up with my dearest friend, Sonia. Sonia and I go way back – we both went to Glebe High School and shared a lot of interests, particularly traveling and nutrition. (We also did our fair share of partying back then) Besides being a fellow traveler and confidante, Sonia was also a jet-setting model in the 80′s and as girls constantly on the fly, we managed to meet for a brief and comical time in Rome some 20 years ago. We’re now returning – with our kids. :)
Afterwards, Mischa and I will be joining Mark in Turkey via Santorini as I’ve been wanting to visit this beautiful Greek isle since the 70′s. Our hotel is perched on the cliffs of Oia and comes with a spectacular view!
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Many raw foodists put all the emphasis on food while overlooking other important factors such as exercise, fresh air and nature. While diet is very important, a good diet without exercise will not result in optimal health! Exercise is crucial for building and maintaining health. It strengthens the body, tones the digestive system and plays an important role in preserving bone strength. Exercise also helps the body release toxins through sweat. It not only gets you in shape, it increases your energy, metabolism and immunity. Plus, it makes you feel good. ))
After being cooped up at our desks working the SimplyRaw Festival these past months, Mark & I finally got to play outdoors again. Ahh, what a great feeling - nothing beats being active in the fresh air and nature!
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I’m currently on the final countdown of a juice fast, and for someone who hasn’t eaten in over a month, I sure have been productive. With the upcoming SimplyRaw Festival, I’ve been working around the clock, multi-tasking on multi-levels, in addition to writing articles, participating in various health shows, facilitating detox sessions, tv/radio appearances, and preparing cheesecakes for local stores and clients. Not exactly the ideal way to spend a fast but sometimes you just have to make the best of things. Of course, I’ve been also doing my best to balance the work load with fresh air, exercise and down time in my sauna.
Juice fasting is nature’s oldest and most effective method of removing accumulated toxins from the body. The nutritional boost of fresh live juices helps one cleanse, rebuild and increase vitality. Typically, I fast 25-40 days but brief fasts are also excellent to help lighten the load on one’s system, and to bring the body to a greater sense of well-being. Even 1 day fasts are beneficial! I also like to fast with every season, preferring to keep things simple – drinking green juices (cucumber, sprouts, celery, kale, jerusalem artichokes), wheatgrass, E3live , water, herbal teas, and when in season, watermelon juice.
As someone who’s been fasting since my late teens, I rarely experience uncomfortable reactions aside from the odd slight headache, fatigue or a touch of “flightiness”. But this fast was radically different. After jumping on my rebounder 10 minutes or so, my body suddenly went into a severe cleansing crisis. I felt weak, nauseous and completely disoriented. My kidneys were overworked, I could barely stand up and I had periods of intense vomiting. I’ll never forget how worried my mother looked as she sat at my bed. I could barely move or speak, and when I did communicate, I later learned that I made little sense. (Mischa will have some interesting memories about his fasting mom!) I felt heavily medicated - on a very bad trip - even Mark mentioned that I seemed drugged out! I completely regressed back to exactly one year ago with my broken leg, to the point of limping.
Symptoms can be part of a curing process often referred to as a healing crisis or “Herxheimer Reaction” which occurs when the body detoxifes too rapidly and toxins are released faster than the body can eliminate them. A healing crisis can result from any natural therapy such as fasting, homeopathy, naturopathy, improved diet, detoxification, etc. People often forget their past health issues, diseases or injuries until reminded during this healing crisis. The heavy drugs (morphine, anesthesia, and other harsh pain killers) given to me at the hospital last year were re-circulating in my blood stream for elimination. And, once this crisis begins, it is important not to surpress these symptoms otherwise the healing process may become interrupted.
As uncomfortable these reactions were, I refused to break my fast despite the food offerings. Instead, I rested as much as possible, drinking water to help carry out the toxins. I put trust into my body’s capability for self-repair, understanding that these symptoms were temporarary and necessary for healing to occur. The next morning - approximately 18 hours later – I got out of bed, took an enema and wheatgrass implant, drank more water, and felt completely renewed.
Isn’t the body truly a remarkable thing?
Are you looking after yours?
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The days are getting longer, the air is warmer, and flowers are in bloom. Spring is the time of awakening and new beginnings: snow gives way to flowing streams, plants begin to bud, birds are chirping after a long quiet winter, and thoughts of romance fill our hearts and minds.
With the arrival of spring, many people feel the need to de-clutter and do a bit of spring cleaning. We organize, dust, clean windows, tidy our closets, fold clothes, clear out the old and make room for the new. But spring cleaning isn’t just for our home and office. Have you ever considered spring cleaning for your body, mind and soul?
The concept of internal cleansing has been around for centuries, in many different cultures. It is an ancient preventative remedy to restore health, vitality and youth. Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda – a 5000 year old tradition in India, recommend periodic cleansing as a way to purify the body and to maintain optimum health, specifically at the beginning of spring and end of autumn.
Everyone can benefit by doing a cleanse – it is one of the most powerful tools available for preventing disease and creating radiant health. After a long winter season of being inactive and eating heavy foods, people often feel sluggish come April. A spring cleanse is an excellent way to eliminate this excess waste, and to help “reset” the body for the new season. (Do you know that the more toxic we are, the faster we age?) Once cleansed, many health problems are alleviated. Digestion is optimized, we feel younger, more energized and lighter on all levels!
So what kind of cleanse should you do?
There is an overwhelming selection of packaged “cleansing products” on the market pitching quick results through pills, tinctures and powders. Cleansing and detoxification has become a massive industry – but doing a “detox in a box” without making lifestyle changes doesn’t really have a significant cleansing effect. To get the most out of a cleanse, it is more important to make healthy changes to your eating habits. Just clean up your diet! It’s that simple.
Fresh organic fruits and vegetables are the primary components of any thorough cleansing regime. Science is beginning to acknowledge that food truly is our best medicine, and fresh raw plant foods provide us with an abundance of vitamins, minerals, soluble fiber, antioxidants, phytochemicals to both cleanse the intestinal tract and nourish the whole body. They also help to reduce excess acidity, and bring the body into a healthy alkaline state. While on a cleanse, it is essential to eliminate certain foods including meat, dairy, eggs, white sugar, wheat products, gluten, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, and any foods with preservatives. You can’t expect good results from a cleanse if you continue eat harmful foods!
A spring cleanse is an excellent opportunity to break old habits and create new healthy ones that you can sustain for a lifetime.
Here are a few simple steps to help your body cleanse this season:
Now is the perfect time to tune into nature’s cycle and renew yourself. For experienced help and support to guide you through a cleanse, join the SimplyRaw 28 day detox – a group program designed to cleanse your body naturally, optimize digestion, boost energy levels, lose weight and revitalize yourself. The next session starts Sunday, May 30!
So, open the windows, let the fresh air in, tune into nature’s cycle and renew yourself. Your body will love you for it!
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When we think of desserts, high-calorie treats made from butter, lard, eggs, dairy and other artery-clogging ingredients often come to mind. Typically, cakes are prepared from refined flour and sugar, as well as other unhealthy foods. They also contain gluten – the protein in most grains which most people are sensitive to and which is often the root of many health issues. Fortunately, many natural food stores and restaurants now offer healthier alternatives made from gluten-free flours, organic dairy, and free-range eggs. But these labels can be deceptive and don’t necessarily make these foods good for you. It may be a step in the right direction but these desserts are still highly processed and stripped of their nutritional value. (We all know that the less processed food is, the better for our health, right?) Most desserts are also laced with sugar, and are extremely acid forming to the body. And, just because those cakes are “organic”, doesn’t mean that you can load up at the vegetarian buffet – and get away with it!
Let’s face it – most of us love desserts and will always lust after that melt-in-your-mouth piece of cheesecake. Why not? We’re all human and need to indulge periodically – even the most dedicated raw foodist occasionally has the urge for something rich and emotionally fulfilling! Personally, I think it’s healthy to indulge now and again – if it’s high quality. Besides, self deprivation often leads to a cycle of over-indulgence, mood swings, guilt and weight-gain. So, what if you could eat the most sinfully rich cakes without compromising your health – or taste buds?
So, what if you could indulge in velvety, textured desserts without indulging in unhealthy fats, sugars, or cholesterol that typically comes with them? Cakes made without baking to maximize the nutritional benefits – with the finest ingredients that are also ideal for people with dietary restrictions? Luscious cheesecakes that are gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, egg-free and best of all, guilt-free?
Think it doesn’t exist?
Then you haven’t tried a piece of newly launched cheesecakes, made only from whole uncooked ingredients – without the flour, sugar and cholesterol! Picture a silky-smooth marbled chocolate-mint cheesecake prepared from healthy raw vegan ingredients (cashews, organic coconut oil, raw cacao, agave, spirulina), or a refreshing, light raspberry-lemon swirled cheesecake bursting with flavor, or how about a slice of rich and creamy marbled chocolate-banana cheesecake that not only tastes wickedly wonderful but is actually good for you? Desserts not to die for, but to live for?! Yes these cakes are now available at local health food stores and they’re selling like hot cakes: a true testament! (Order a whole cake for that special occasion!)
For another delicious pie experience, don’t miss the 4th annual SimplyRaw Healthy Lifestyle Festival on Saturday, June 19. Held at Central Park in the Glebe, this popular event is Canada’s premier and only raw food festival. The SimplyRaw Festival, sponsored by the Table, is a FREE community event with food demos, lectures, yoga, food samples, music, and of course, the SimplyRaw Pie Contest. All the raw pies will be judged by local celebrities, and then available to the public for tasting. Enter your raw creation and win one of the fabulous prizes – including a high speed Vitamix Blender!
For more information on the SimplyRaw Healthy Lifestyle Festival and Raw Pie Contest, visit: http://www.simplyraw.ca/community/festival-2010/ To enter the Raw Vegan Pie Contest, please contact Simply Raw at: festival@simplyraw.ca or 613-234-0806
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We recently returned from our vacation in Los Cabos San Lucas, Mexico. Located in the Baja Peninsula, los Cabos is a beautiful area on the coast, known for it’s clear blue skies and arid temperatures. The day we arrived it rained. So did the following day. And then the wind blew in. Being the desert, I was certain that the sun would shine for us every day so I brought very few warm clothes with me. Needless to say, I quickly made my way to town to shop for warm layers (turtleneck and blanket for me, poncho for Mischa) which was a challenge in itself. The locals were also bewildered by the weather as it typically rains only a few days a year – we just happened to be there for all of them! Thankfully, we booked 2 weeks and within a few days, the sun came out and shined the remainder of our visit.
Staying at an all-inclusive is quite the experience. An avid former traveler and backpacker of many years, I’m not too familiar with this kind of vacation. Most people choose all-inclusive packages for the ease and convenience of having amenities, food and drink on hand for no extra charge – handy when ones vacation time is limited. This can be relaxing the first few days but it quickly becomes boring, redundant and confining. Plus, with all the free flowing booze and students letting loose on their spring break, the environment can be loud and rather annoying.
Taking public transport is the best way to discover and experience the country’s true flavor.
We also rented a car to explore out-of-the-way beaches
to snorkel
Los Cabos is where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez.
The waves are big
and ocean cold!
Mischa and I spent time riding horses along the beach
and watched mother whales swim with their babies.
We even jet skied!
Back at the resort, we were pleased to find fresh ripe fruit available at every meal: papaya, pineapple, cantalope, grapefruit and watermelon (with black seeds) definitely made the meals for us. There was always a salad bar, with a decent selection of cabbage, green chard, jicama, carrots, alfalfa sprouts (!), spinach, cucumbers and of course, fresh guacamole and raw salsa. I wasn’t too attracted to the vegetables so I ate fruit most days. Next time though, I will definitely bring my Magic Bullet to prepare my own green smoothies!
It was shocking to see what the average person ludicrously piles onto their plates 3 times a day. Beginning early in the morning with heaps of bacon, sausages, eggs, french toast, omelettes and coffee, and ending in the evening with more stacks of meat, fried foods, sugary soft drinks, mountains of desserts and again coffee – this time topped with whipped cream and of course, booze. Even as a cooked eater, I found the all-you-can-eat buffets offensive and avoided them at all cost. Intelligent people lining up like hogs, slopping as much food their 4th plate can hold, shamelessly gorging themselves until they can’t stand up to “to get their moneys worth” is not a pretty picture to me. (How many plates of fried chicken can one eat?) Most guests were already morbidly obese, with bellies of fat hanging out of their shirts and to be honest, I wasn’t at all surprised when a gentleman in his 60′s suffered a heart attack in front of us. It was a sobering sight, to say the least. Especially that the buffet dwellers continued mindlessly with their gluttony.
Doesn’t anyone make the connection?
today’s food log:
yesterday’s log:
Yes it’s always nice to go south during the winter months but it sure is lovely to come back home. I did miss my daily (green) indulgences!
xox
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This is Cabos San Lucas which is where I will be tomorrow. More specifically, I’ll be at one of the fabulous beaches in the Sea of Cortez. Mischa and I are taking some time out to unplug (completely!) and play in the sun while Mark holds down the forte and skis to his heart’s content. We plan to take a one month vacation again in the summer after the SimplyRaw Festival, and we’re really looking forward to exploring Europe together as a family.
Los Cabos is located 1,000 miles south of San Diego, in Baja California Sur, Mexico, where the sun shines every day. Cabos San Lucas is where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. I hear that it’s different from other vacation spots in Mexico, offering a laid back atmosphere, mountains and desert.
Sun, beach and desert – my ideal combination!
Mexico is an incredible place for raw foodists — not only can you find fresh ripe fruit everywhere but guacamole, raw salsa and jicama are available at every restaurant. Other than my big bag of algae (dried e3live, chlorella, Vitamineral Green, spirulina, micro algae), I’m not too concerned about bringing food on this trip. Some nori, dulse, sun-dried olives, chia and a container of dehydrated almonds is pretty much all I’ll be taking. For carry on, I’m packing a couple of apples (easy to transport), sunflower sprouts and a simple kale salad – without dressing. I learned not to put dressing on my salad while traveling a few years back when airport officials wanted to confiscate my beautiful kale salad because of the liquid dressing! So, an avocado with lime juice is perfect.
Going on an all-inclusive vacation is a great opportunity to eat lightly. Yes, it’s the opposite of what most people do at these resorts, but those all-you-can-eat buffets and endless drinks are not really free in the end! And, because I rarely eat fruit during the winter months, it will be a real treat to indulge in fresh papayas, pineapples and melons every day. In fact, with all the fruit and juices, I’ll most likely do a fruit cleanse during the 2 weeks away. Hopefully mangos will be in season!
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Time to finish packing. See you in the spring!
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