So I woke up this morning at 5:30am to go on the professor hike. It is a 3.5 mile hike up a mountain with a nice incline and then back down. I met my group at the main lounge where we enjoyed some fruit and water before making the trek up the mountain. The fresh air and the views were incredible. You really take for granted the smells that there are, especially living in the city. After finishing the hike, Diane and I went to the dining hall where we enjoyed fresh fruit, granola, eggs, and yogurt with some fresh squeezed orange juice and a nice cup of coffee.
The only way to describe the ranch is like a college campus. You begin to learn your fellow "classmates" names since you see them in your classes and the professors here are not only knowledgeable, but also friendly and approachable. No question is too stupid for them to answer. I found myself running around the campus making sure to be on time for my selected classes. The only real downfall is that there are so many interesting classes that you want to take, yet not enough time to take them all. Today I took my first Yoga class which was truly amazing. Jessica spoke so highly about yoga and said how much it strengthened the core. Well, she was right. I found myself using muscles I had never used nor even knew I had. I was actually sweating after the class. Another interesting class that I took today was Cardio Drum. The only way to describe it would be to say Stomp met Glee at a broadway show. I will say this though, I left that class energized and full of sweat. Picture this, 18 people with plastic sticks and trash cans, banging, side stepping and lunging to the beat. Need I say more? The best part is that besides classes, there are also guest lectures. Today I went to Love Cycles and Folklore Stories.
It is so relaxing, especially since there are no televisions or cell phones. I have to go to the main lounge to use my computer. Even as I type now it is quiet and soothing in the lounge. Everywhere you go, whether it be the lounges or the different spas or dining hall, there is always fresh fruit and vegetables along with an assortment of fresh teas and juices. Diane took some great pictures today which hopefully I will get a chance to upload onto the blog so that you can see what I am talking about. Well, I am going to head on back to my room and call it a night. I have the pilgrim hike tomorrow at 6am and I want to make sure that I am nice and rested. I don't want to be slipping down the mountain. Till tomorrow.
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