On the beach surrounded by palm trees, we enjoy a delicious meal of Creole-spiced chicken and sangria. As the sun sets, we notice a yoga class about to begin. However, we are not wearing the right clothes for it. So who do we call? Ghostbusters! Or even better, Teclus. We use the cell phone he gave us that dials straight through to him, and soon he arrives with the appropriate clothing. Our yoga instructor shows the class, and even my husband, the yoga virgin, how yoga can bring you to a calm, happy place that can be accessed whenever you need.
Later in the week, we tour Sulphur Springs, the world’s only drive-through volcano. It is thrilling to walk on the grounds of something with so much power, yet knowing the volcano has safely been dormant since its last eruption in the late 1900’s. Next stop is the Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens. Our tour guide entertains us with his knowledge of exotic flowers, rare fruits, and vegetable trees.
The next day we try kayaking. After a good workout paddling along, we are ready to relax. On a boat ride later on, we spend the time laughing, sipping local Piton beers, and meeting new couples from around the world. The boat docks at a special marine reserve, where we snorkel, seeing vibrant-colored fish around us.
That evening, we attend a rooftop cocktail party hosted by the resort. The resident manager kindly invites us to dinner after. My husband and I agree the beef Wellington in a chocolate sauce is the best steak we have ever eaten. We made a true connection with every waiter, instructor, and specialist we met. Teclus even came by to see if we needed anything when he was off his shifts. In just a few days, we felt like a part of the Jade Mountain family.