The air was so fresh when we stepped off the bus this morning. Out in the middle of no where, it seemed, was a little oasis of both adventure and relaxation. La Estancia! The adventure began in the morning as we mounted horses and sauntered along pastures, beside a lake and creek, and through a forest of eucalyptus trees. As we rode about, my horse, Cocoa, taught me an important lesson, for it was stubborn and refused to gallop. Each time Cocoa persisted to try to eat the vegetation along the way, he showed me that I need to forget about getting from point A to point B and to rather enjoy each thing that comes along the way. Cocoa also refused to go past the speed of basically negative 2 miles per hour, which made me ponder why I was in any hurry anyways. So many times it is easy to get caught up in the rush of things that cherishing each moment is forgotten. The next adventure of the day was lunch! The main meal was not so much exciting as was the unexpected taste of Liquor in the chocolate cake and ice cream topping! Interesting cultural experience, but needless to say, there was a good amount of cake that went uneaten. The day continued with yet another adventure: trying to find the canoeing area by walking through a large field while wearing bright life jackets - we were a sight to say the least! Finally the relaxation came with enjoying the pool and spa area. All in all, it was a marvelous breath of fresh air out of the city and into the country, a wonderful day away.
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