Attempting Simplicity!

My second full day in Puerto Rico. Coming off my time in Ghana, I already know how to live simply.  It is just a bit more difficult to do that when you are surrounded by excess, by the realities of the tourism that is at the core of the economy here in Puerto Rico.  However, food shopping at the grocery store instead of spending money going out for each meal is easy for me, and running/doing yoga on the beach has the potential to be one of the most meditative, peaceful experiences there is.  Last night, I went out with friends, and we met some locals (who I also met on the beach because all of the beaches are public), I rode a mechanical bull, and we went to the beach to drink a bit and get to know one another.  I still miss Ghana, but I think this place will teach me that I can give myself permission to relax, take classes, explore, go out dancing, run, and take a break from being challenged so much both physically and mentally.  For some reason inner peace was so easy for me to find in Ghana, and I will need to find a way to accept and appreciate this down-time... something I have always had a difficult time doing!