Playing in the Mud !!!!!

Guess who? Yes, we know it is hard to believe it is us....but, when was the last time you played in the mud?

We anchored off of one of our favorite little islands called Espalmador just south of Ibiza. We were here 3 years ago and enjoyed watching people walk to the center of the island and come out all mudded and after letting it dry, washing it all off in the ocean. We read about the natural mud pit and altho, it stinks like sulphur there really aren't any known health benefits. Willow, with her supernatural smelling nose said "no way".
Well, never say "never". This year after watching the "mudders" coming and going for several days we decided to check it out. After walking inland we looked at the big mud pit, said oh what the hell, stripped down (after all this is Ibiza and why ruin a good bathing suit in stinky mud) and jumped in. It really was great fun slathering mud on each other and well, all covered in mud we could deceive ourselves into believing we were covered up and began our trek back to the beach to sit like fudgesicles until it dried. And well, the pictures tell it all and it really was such fun getting so dirty !!!!





Back anchored off of the south side of Ibiza we just had to clean ourselves up and go salsa dancing at the very loud and busy beach nightclub. No one can deny our flexibility and zest for "variety being the spice of our life".

In fact, it was so much fun that we went back another night.....




We spent one day going to the "Hippie Market" to shop for gypsy, hippie goddess clothing for "you know who". You know, Ibiza is where all the old hippies of the world come to dwell. Also, new hippies. Just lots of hippies and we felt right at home. Ibiza is intriging in that there is an edginess to it within the reality of non-conformity. And that in itself challenges to check within and explore our own uniqueness.

We love the old walled citadel around Ibiza City and the cobblestone streets....



Also, the sand art along the beaches....



But as always, we tire quickly of so much "doing" activity and long for the quiet coves and clear water to drop anchor in until it is time to sail into the sunset once again.....




Last years season seemed to have the theme of "fear and danger" whereas this year it feels like "ease, fun and creativity". Both playgrounds are valid, worthy and capable of great teachings and opportunities for growth. We honor both and realize that the contrast is needed to balance one another and give us greater clarity in what we "do" want--Thus providing the chance to intend and create deliberately. And yes, we are having great fun and growing with ease into greater creative endeavors, at least in this moment of now.