Sean and I just got back from a four day babymoon at a wonderful resort just south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  Majahuitas Resort is a wonderful eco-conscious haven nestled in a quiet cove accessible only by boat.  It boasts darling rustic casitas all with ocean views, amazing cuisine, and most importantly, no internet, phone, or television connections.  We were forced to unplug for the longest continuous period of time since I could remember.

At first I was worried we wouldn’t be able to hack it.  No emails, no facebook updates, and no way to ‘decompress’ by zoning out and catching up on my favorite shows.   However, we quickly got used to the simpler life, enjoying rocking in the hammocks, paddleboarding and kayaking over tropical fish, hiking in the jungle, and meeting some wonderful new friends.

What was most interesting, though, was their innovative way of using dozens of candles after sunset to provide light in the casitas, bathrooms, and even enormous chandeliers.  There were NO artificial lights (except the flashlights provided and emergency lights in your rooms if you chose to turn them on).  We found ourselves losing track of time and being able to sleep well over 8-10 hours each night, which is hard for us even on days that we would try.

It reminded me of Marcus’ post about the importance of “red” lights over “blue” lights in their influence on sleep cycles.  Of course, once again, I’m writing this before bed while simultaneously checking emails but I do have a newfound appreciation for the need to unplug from the world electronically, appreciate the beauty of a sunset, and enjoy connecting with friends in person and not over text or facebook.   We plan on trying this more often, if even just over a weekend while at home: no phones, internet, Xbox (yes, that includes Call of Duty), candles only after sunset.   Hopefully we’ll feel as recharged then as we do now.

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A huge congrats to Tony, Intrepid’s newest dad! Isaac Augustine was born yesterday 11:04am at 6 lbs, 15oz, and 20 in! Welcome Isaac!

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WOD 03.20.12

RDL 5×3

Helen
3 Rounds:
400m Run
21 Kettlebell Swings
12 Pull Ups