So Friday, I left my kids behind, hopped on a plane, and flew to Miraval Spa in Arizona for 3 days, 2 nights. Although I LOVE spa treatments, this spa is more geared towards your overall well-being (eating healthy, meditation, and self-help). In other words....not really my thing; however, it was free so....why not? This is the good, the bad, and the weird....
Friday, we arrived and met our driver.
We then had an hour ride and arrived just in time to settle in and have dinner. Dinner was amazing. Seriously some of the best food I've ever had.. After dinner, I had my first spa treatment, a relaxation massage. I've had a few massages in my life and they have all been similar, until now. I have to say, I was extremely disappointed. All the person did was rub hot lotion on me. I was not impressed. Thankfully, the evening was saved by a wine tasting in the bar area.
Saturday morning, we started the day with zip lining.
I am scared of heights. Let me just tell you....my palms were sweating as I was climbing the pole up to the platform. I was sure my hands would slip and I would fall to my death. Thankfully, I made it to the top with no problem. After that, it was smooth sailing. It was so much fun and an amazing experience.
The only part of the zip lining experience that I did not enjoy was the discussion after when we had to talk about the experience and how it helped us grow as a person. That is totally not my thing. But....the experience itself was amazing.
Saturday after lunch, Melissa wanted to try Yoga Nidra (sleep yoga). I'm all for yoga, but meditation....not so much.
The instructor told us to lie down while she talked to us about our breathing and feeling our body move. I was doing ok until the guy next to me started snoring. After that...I lost it.
That evening, I had a make up consultation, which was a lot of fun and then we relaxed in the hot tub with wine. Perfect ending to a great day.
Yesterday was our last day and it was kind of a waste. We slept too late to participate in any of the morning activities and our shuttle left at 1pm, but here are some other pictures from our trip. It is a beautiful resort and while the "self help" stuff isn't my thing, it was a great experience and one I will never forget. Here are some random pics:
Melissa and I after zip lining
Me touching a cactus
Cell phones were banned so this was the only area (other than your room) where you could use the phone.
Some weird fake birds...have I mentioned that I hate birds?
Beautiful eating area
Lastly...my kids...face timing with me. How sweet are they? I missed them so much.
