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PERFECT WEEKEND
THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
06/15 – 06/16/13
FOR ROBIN AND CHRIS a treehouse in Nicaragua is top-notch
Last spring, before our second daughter was born, we decided to take a babymoon. We researched and realized a typical all-inclusive resort was not for us. We looked at eco lodges and chose Aqua Wellness Resort on the Pacific coast in Nicaragua. We stayed in a little treehouse suite. We had two separate rooms, a bedroom and a kitchen. Between the two we had a small wading pool. Every morning for breakfast we would have yogurt, honey, granola, and papaya and bananas. We heard birds, monkeys and lizards at night. One of the best parts was there were no TVs or computers — no access to civilization. We participated in one or two yoga classes each day. They overlooked the ocean — you could hear the waves. We also participated in a chocolate-making class, where we learned how to grind cocoa beans. In the raw food class, you made pasta ribbons out of zucchini and other vegetables. It tasted so good. We now make our own almond milk at home.
“We heard birds, monkeys and lizards at night. One of the best parts was there were no TVs or computers — no access to civilization.” We took a boat ride. On board we were so lucky to come across what seemed like all the dolphins in the world. It seemed like they were meant to be there with us. We travelled to a town and ate ceviche and fish tacos at a local restaurant. We stopped later to go fishing. We caught some large fish that they cooked for us for our last dinner. We wou ld go back there t oday. ■ Chris Gleason nd Robin Taxman of Highland Park enjoyed yoga, making chocolate from cocoa beans and more in Nicaragua.
Robin Taxman and Chris Gleason, as told to David Sweet.
photography by joel lerner
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