tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462957352681086632011-04-21T17:59:30.699-07:00Nica Yoga, El Camino del SolOndine Constablenoreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46295735268108663.post-12780908084836058242008-08-31T10:57:00.000-07:002009-03-02T08:10:58.615-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLoARuZyI9I/AAAAAAAAAVA/PEPCXKhIf5E/s1600-h/view.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLoARuZyI9I/AAAAAAAAAVA/PEPCXKhIf5E/s400/view.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240501420912944082" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">We've postponed this trip - but please email me if you're interested in going with us in the future!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Come join the fun in Nicaragua for a week of fitness, adventure and relaxation.</span> We'll be staying at El Camino del Sol, a small yoga retreat-resort nestled in the foothills above the seaside village of San Juan del Sur. The resort is being developed to protect the beautiful environment and is closely involved with the local community to create a healthy, sustainable economy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reserve your place with $600 deposit.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$1,590 per person, double occupancy - due by January 15, 2009</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Children under 12 occupying room with parents are half price</span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Our group package</span> includes comfortable accommodations for 6 nights, group airport shuttle (Managua), healthy &amp; delicious meals, option to attend two holistic fitness classes daily, and use of the resort pool. Taxes and cleaning fee included. Airfare not included. See below for photos. For payment instructions, email me at <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">NiaOndine@gmail.com</span> or call me at (866) 703-2423.<br /><br />El Camino del Sol is comfortable and utterly charming! Just a few minutes from the market and beaches, yet away from the bustle of the town, this beautiful area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. See <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.elcaminodelsol.com/">www.elcaminodelsol.com</a> and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.nicayoga.com/">www.nicayoga.com</a><br /><br />Morning and evening <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.nianow.com/">Nia</a> and yoga classes will be offered daily in a covered, open-air studio. During the day, go on some adventurous excursions, or relax, explore the market, stroll the beaches, or get a massage. Some of the adventure potential in the area includes:<br /><ul><li>Canopy zipline tours</li><li>Ocean fishing</li><li>Snorkeling and SCUBA</li><li>Surfing, surfboard rental and lessons<br /></li><li>Sailing</li><li>Guided hikes in the surrounding nature preserves</li><li>and more!<br /></li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">(These are available at extra cost and can be arranged by the resort staff. Estimated prices are listed at www.nicayoga.com)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">About us:</span> My name is Ondine Constable. I'm a certified Nia Fitness Instructor. My husband Kent is a lifelong surfer and will offer surfing lessons. Meet us in the photos below. For more info see my <a href="http://www.niawave.blogspot.com/">home page</a>.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">"Nicaragua?!....is it <span style="font-style: italic;">SAFE</span>?</span>" Nicaragua has the lowest crime rate in Central America (see links below). <span style="font-style: italic;">Ethical Traveler</span> rates Nicaragua in the Top 10 tourism destinations in the "developing world" based on environmental protection, social welfare and human rights. See the report: <a href="http://www.ethicaltraveler.org/destinations/2008"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">http://www.ethicaltraveler.org/destinations/2008</span></a>. San Juan del Sur is clean, and the drinking water and food are safe. El Camino del Sol has gate access and security 24/7.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Surf Alert:</span></span> San Juan del Sur offers great conditions for both beginners and skilled surfers. See <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.nicaraguasurfreport.com/">www.nicaraguasurfreport.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Info for visitors to Nicaragua</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.vianica.com/">www.ViaNica.com</a><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sanjuandelsurguide.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1217942600_0">www.sanjuandelsurguide.com</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/46295735268108663-1278090808483605824?l=niawaves.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ondine Constablenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46295735268108663.post-58184238887743883612008-08-30T10:50:00.000-07:002008-09-13T10:59:30.700-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SMv-TTl834I/AAAAAAAAAWQ/Jq2C7HEYO_4/s1600-h/Guestroom_2507.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SMv-TTl834I/AAAAAAAAAWQ/Jq2C7HEYO_4/s320/Guestroom_2507.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245565798633496450" /></a> Example of guest rooms. Breezes and fans keep the homes cool and comfy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLm55lpyRmI/AAAAAAAAASQ/LxL88gVwmXw/s1600-h/Clubhouse.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLm55lpyRmI/AAAAAAAAASQ/LxL88gVwmXw/s320/Clubhouse.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240424040433337954" border="0" /></a><br />Left: open-air "clubhouse" where we'll have Nia and yoga classes.<br /><br />Below: One of the new homes at El Camino del Sol.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLm5534TsOI/AAAAAAAAASY/CNPSXj_bCLw/s1600-h/House.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLm5534TsOI/AAAAAAAAASY/CNPSXj_bCLw/s320/House.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240424045326086370" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLm56SkIGnI/AAAAAAAAASo/R7WLtECITMk/s1600-h/Pool.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLm56SkIGnI/AAAAAAAAASo/R7WLtECITMk/s320/Pool.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240424052489198194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLm56mwgnZI/AAAAAAAAASw/EcmcRA2e1G0/s1600-h/local_guys.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLm56mwgnZI/AAAAAAAAASw/EcmcRA2e1G0/s320/local_guys.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240424057909845394" border="0" /></a>Each guest home and studio has full kitchen. <br /><br />Check out the swimming pool with lap lane!<br /><br />Below: Some of the staff and guest (my brother-in-law, in the hat)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SDRY_P-IJPI/AAAAAAAAARM/-ck1442zMrk/s1600-h/IMG_2495.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/R_J2eAPJdCI/AAAAAAAAAPI/LEpxMopFem4/s200/Shower+7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184336378888549410" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/46295735268108663-5818423888774388361?l=niawaves.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ondine Constablenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46295735268108663.post-54710330066026212722008-08-28T15:08:00.000-07:002008-08-31T06:55:24.146-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLqaqDBAcNI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/VniZ6araNWM/s1600-h/Ondine_dance3_small.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLqaqDBAcNI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/VniZ6araNWM/s320/Ondine_dance3_small.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240671163553706194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_88SkHAhQIN8/SLnJXge96fI/AAAAAAAAAUA/HSUNLqRFdwI/s1600-h/Ondine_dance1_small.JPG"><img style="float:left; 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