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Curaçao Adventure

January - March 2023
A 48-day adventure by Cathy Read more
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  • TravelerCuraçao Adventure
    Day 1

    Visit with Ashlynn

    January 18, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C

    Spent the night with Ashlynn and Hugo and enjoyed seeing their place and neighborhood (Plateau and Mile End) on foot! Hard to believe only -2 for mid January!
    Ordered an Uber that didn’t show and had to run down the street to get a cab at 5:30am. It was nice to be at the airport with time to spare. Sitting on the plane for the last hour and finally ready to take off!
    Next stop Curaçao 🇨🇼!    Read more

  • TravelerCuraçao Adventure
    Day 2

    A Curaçao Welcome 🇨🇼

    January 19, 2023, Caribbean Sea ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Arrived in Curaçao and Christel picked me up at the airport. Flight was great even though there was a 10mnth old in the seat ahead of me.
    We went to the studio to check it out (gorgeous). I can’t wait to help her get it up and running! Then to her place to get me settled in my space. From there we went to Mambo Beach and walked around, then back home for super.
    Christel forgot her phone at the studio, so we went back and it is even more beautiful at night. Then walked around the downtown, including the floating bridge.
    Back to my little casita, air con is on and I am excited to sleep and then start my work routine tomorrow!    Read more

  • TravelerCuraçao Adventure
    Day 4

    Christel’s House

    January 21, 2023 in Curacao ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

    Since I am here for awhile I won’t be updating every day, cause it would be the same old photos.
    Yesterday we spent time at the yoga studio, created a plan of attack, got groceries and then made a big supper for guests (Luke and Lindsey— who are originally from Moncton but have lived in Curaçao for 7 years).
    Today we went to a yoga class at The Space and then worked on a survey and planned three classes for next week at the studio. Then went to hang out at the beach while Christel when surfing (Wouter, her partner, wasn’t feeling well). After the beach we went to her mom house to feed the cats. Her mom is in the Netherlands and is staying as she needs surgery… ideally I would stay at the house with the three cats and have my own car to use. Unfortunately, I am really allergic to the cats and lost my voice all evening due to petting them.
    We sent out invitations for the classes this coming week, this evening.    Read more

  • TravelerCuraçao Adventure
    Day 7

    Curaçao Culture

    January 24, 2023 in Curacao ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    On Sunday we hiked up Christoffel Mountain and it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I slipped on the way down and have had bruised knees all week, which isn’t great for yoga practice. After the mountains (where we stole orchids and white flowers for Christel’s garden) we went to the beach and meant up with one of Christel’s former co-workers (and her kids).
    The water was so buoyant and I enjoyed swimming alot while there! It rained for a bit and that cleared the beach out nicely. After the beach Wouters parents arrived from Holland.
    On Monday I did a SWOT analysis with Christel and Wouter that will form the basis of the business plan along with the survey results.
    We then went to the studio and meant Gino, who was making the mat hanger, plus Christel’s Aunt and Uncle dropped by for a visit. We ran a few more errands, came back to the house and then out again for yoga with Edward at the wind surfing place. The yoga class was great (although knees weren’t happy and lots of sand as it was on the beach area), then home to grab some food do some work and off to bed.
    Tuesday morning was a Power Flow at The Space. It was good and we chatted with the girls about the studio opening, but then we saw Caroline (owner) on the way out and it was awkward. We ran errands (bought towels, vases, ext..) for the studio and back to the house for food and work meetings for me. Unfortunately my zoom isn’t working (for me to initiate a meeting) so that was a problem, however I did get to do my second call / meeting. I cooked supper for Wouters parents (as he and Christel were out).
    This evening we went to Laura’s place (Christel’s sister) to pick up Red Carpet / VIP tickets for the start of Carnival. We stayed for a short time and then left. On the way out guys wanted our purple brackets, but mine wouldn’t come off so the dude bit it off.
    Home and off to Lala land very soon!!    Read more

  • TravelerCuraçao Adventure
    Day 10

    Movements Studio

    January 27, 2023 in Curacao ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Wednesday we spent time on the Movements Brand, did errands and picked up lots of needed items for the studio, including towelettes. I experienced a new kind of car wash before heading to the studio to clean (with Christel’s Aunt and Uncle). We finalized the Survey and once done cleaning went to Mambo Beach. Christel worked out at the gym and I walked the beach.
    Thursday was a big day!! First class at the studio. I worked in the morning and Christel went to clean the studio. I taught two classes and at 5:30 and 7pm and folks filled out the survey. Gino installed the mat rack that looks great!
    Friday was Christel’s day to teach Pilates and she was nervous! We were up early, she went to the gym at Mambo and I went for a swim (of 1hr… about 1km). We went to pick up an outdoor swing for the studio, feed the cats and then home so Christel had time to rest and prepare class and I could work. We went to the studio around 4pm to meet Dave (worker) who was bringing a desk and helped us move out a shelf. Pilates class was upbeat and lots of fun. After we came home and then out to Mambo beach for happy hour.    Read more

  • TravelerCuraçao Adventure
    Day 11

    Island Driving and dancing

    January 28, 2023 in Curacao ⋅ 🌙 23 °C

    Saturday I slept in and had a relaxing morning and then I was all over the island. I went with Christel towards her CrossFit studio but got dropped off and did a walk instead. Then I took the car and explored Jan Kok area, saw the Yoga Festival and Flamingos 🦩, then went to Otrabanda to the cruise ship area and shopping (bought the traditional Christmas ornament), then groceries. It was nice to tour the island on my own (however… I haven’t been using data so lots of getting lost or turned around and trying to find my way).
    In the evening we went to a friend of Christel’s sister (Laura) to make t-shirts for the “jump in party” for Carnival…. Then off to the party to dance, wander and listen to music till 2am (Taki Tin).    Read more

  • TravelerCuraçao Adventure
    Day 12

    Food and Flow

    January 29, 2023 in Curacao ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Sunday we slept in!! Christel was supposed to go to a windsurfing competition but was to tired in the morning. All 5 of us went to Hofi Cas Cora for brunch at noon. It is in the area that they used to live, and on a farm where there are lots of animals and plants. The food was amazing!!
    I have lots of itchy red marks on arms and legs... Not sure if it's fly bites or cross contamination from the lunch but afternoon was spent close to the toilet! Off to the only open grocery store to try and find some “after-bite”, taco night at home and then work on some Studio stuff and nearly done my 30 day Yoga Challenge with Adrienne.
    Christel’s dad arrives Monday and her mom on Wednesday.    Read more

  • TravelerCuraçao Adventure
    Day 14

    Bites & Bala bands

    January 31, 2023 in Curacao ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Monday the “bites or hives” were very red and itchy! I went to the beach to go for a swim (while Christel went to Body Pump class) in the salt water and expose my white legs to the sun. Swim is getting better and I was able to go back and forth between the bouys (I've unsuccessfully tried to find the distance), maybe 1.5-2km. It poured rain while I was swimming so no sun exposure ☀️. It rains here a time or two each day, but only a strong downpour for 10-15 min and then done.
    Christel went to her parents to swap cars and bring things to her dad who was going to arrive later. I got dropped at the pharmacy and bought every potion I could to get rid of the itch bites. I also found the 50 SPF (La Roche-Posay) that Ashlynn uses. I tried to find it in Moncton but it is on back order everywhere. They have lots here (maybe a black market item when I return 😊).
    We made the studio schedule for the week and have been posting on social media throughout the day.
    We spent the day looking for items for the studio, and shopping for Bliss Balls ingredients, which I made later in the evening.
    At 5pm Christel had Cross Fit and I went for a run.... It felt so good!! Got a call later in evening from Ashlynn with sad news about a close friend.
    Tuesday we headed to the studio to meet Christels dad and clean. Then back to the house so I could do a few hours of work (and eat a tub of Coffee Chip oatmilk ice cream -- so delicious -- zero will power). In the evening we were back at the studio, first to do a Pilates class and then I taught slow flow (4 students in each). We now have 13 surveys completed. Business Plan writing will happen this week.    Read more

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