NOT in the POD - finding a rhythm

Tim and I 

Hacienda Xcanatun

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We have fallen into a comfortable rhythm. Our days start early with the myriad of bird calls mixed with the sounds of a city coming to life - of both voices and vehicles. Tim has gotten back into his daily morning swim - a practice that he has missed ever since we left Florida 5 years ago.
(Not sure how we are going to trailer a pool in our POD lifestyle....)

I usually begin each day with a little work time  -  answering emails and sometimes doing a lot more.....
I have actually gotten a lot done since being here. Full time internet access really helps in sending designs and pics off to India without worry.
Ultimately, it is not a bad setting to be working in!

At work 
Casa Donna and Brian
Merida, Yucatan

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We have had many excursions to the ruins, museums and other towns of interest usually including a long drive, a lunch out - with margaritas - and then home to a refreshing dip in the pool and some siesta time. We have followed these very busy days with a quiet day at home. For me - I usually spend that day working or posting to the blog. It has been a nice balance for me.

Thus far in the POD we have not yet established a daily rhythm to our lives. Mostly because we have been visiting friends and tuning ourselves to their patterns of time and life. Which, for now, has been fine.
But, I have been wondering how it will be for us in the POD - as a lifestyle - and how long will that take to establish our personal rhythms. Will it be more difficult in 19'? Easier... ?
We have so much to learn.

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Dinner the other evening was at Hacienda Xcanatun - another beautifully restored hacienda that has been made into a resort, restaurant, and spa. The grounds were glorious and the dinner was superb - local foods done with a bit of a twist. As the sun set the grounds slowly filled with small farolitos lighting the paths through the garden.
Magical.


Donna and Brian
Hacienda Xcanatun

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 After dinner we attended a concert - held in the small chapel on the grounds. Every hacienda had its own chapel - as well as hospital, jail, and store. All the important stuff I guess.  The International String Quartet of Yucatan played the Haydn string  quartet in D minor and Elgar's string quartet in E minor which was - seemingly - not for everyone - but I loved it, especially the melodious II and III.
I really enjoyed the selection of these two pieces as they balanced each other quite well. And the Elgar truly showcased the groups' virtuosity.
All in all it was a lovely setting in which to listen and drift......

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And so on we go.....

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