Munoz, small local village in the north of Dominican republic. I wake up in the tropical morning, with crickets chirping and roosters singing their morning balade (if I nicely describe their annoying screaming starting at 5am!) I look outside and observe a beautiful palm tree which grows on the shoreline of the small river passing below my shack. I hear Bobby (one of numerous dogs here) waking up as well, after he slept in my kitchen and has guarded me all night. I slowly stretch every inch of my body and don't really feel like getting up, it feels so comfortable in my half broken bed. I count my brand new mosquito bites and slowly put feet by feet on a cold concrete ground. The room is modest and basic, but it feels so mine. 
I start with my morning ritual - coffee and Internet surfing. But my coffee here, with a splash of coconut milk, tastes like heaven. Breakfast consists of the local fruits or muesli. My invention of "Breakfast made in paradise" leaves me full but light and keeps my body in balance. Banana, papaya, pineapple and raisins covered with coconut cream. After the breakfast I go and do some activities, maybe exploring the nearby towns and villages, walking along the empty white sand beaches, hiking in stunning tropical nature, or for example today, horseback riding and visiting the state fair.
After the day of adventure I return back to our campsite and make myself something to eat, something delicious, light and authentic. Have to wake up my light head with strong coffee or two. I slowly start ending my day with yoga and light meditation when the sun goes down, so my mind calms down before my evening ritual. Mint tea in my hand, my body is completely relaxed and my mind open and ready to share (writing) or receive (reading). Snacking on tamarind fruit which looks horrible and it is quite complicated to eat. It's sticky and dark brown color, but its sweet and sour taste opens my senses even more. A decent amount of antioxidants and vitamins before my bed time!
Ha, the most interesting part of the day? My shower time. If I actually do have the water to shower (don't even think that is anything but cold), then probably the light would go off and I'd have to shower in the dark. Which is ok, at least I don't see the unknown animals, who are sharing the shower with me. Flying frogs over my head are just one thing that raises my heart beat in a second, so I don't feel that cold anymore.
So practically it's fun and adventurous being here, as my life has been last years. But these past few days all I want to be is calm and patient. No more obsessive planning and 24/7 action. Just peaceful mind. To dedicate all my spare time to my true self. To go beyond when exploring my soul and mind. Having no expectations of myself, others and future. What ever will happen will happen. It doesn't matter. All it maters is this moment. And all the fear disappears. It can hardly get much more peaceful than this.
Mayita
I'd say taking your time and relaxing is actually the best part of travelling :) Why would you hurry and rush if you don't have to. I mean, it's your trip after all, isn't it? :)
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