So we did it

As I leave Mysore and head to Kerala, after yet another argument with a taxi driver explaining why car seats are important for babies and then him trying to persuade me that it's very safe to drive four hours without one. On roads that have no rules and drivers that have no sense. 

I still feel so excited and yet relieved. The last month was amazing, but also exhausting, up at five thirty every day three hours of physical yoga  trying to be a full time mum and then studying any minute definitely took its toll. But I came out the other side and am amazed at the progression of my practice and that I actually feel confident to teach. Had I thought about it a little more before coming I properly wouldn't have come. Thankfully, I didn't think too much. 

Both myself and  Alessia were ready to relax and enjoy the backwaters of Kerala and see the tree plantations in Munnar and enjoy the beaches of Varkala. When I first planned the trip one small part of me felt maybe it was irresponsible to bring a young child to India, but I'm So glad I followed my gut rather than my head as this trip is anything but irresponsible it is life changing and incredible in every way. 

Alessia's minder cried as she said goodbye and said she will always be here if we return. To find someone to look after your child as their own is rare and I don't think I could have found anyone as amazing understanding and so respectful of my wishes no matter how hard i looked. 

Alessia was now practicing her yoga with me, it's incredible to watch her take instructions and watch how delighted she is to do downward dog beside me or help with adjustments.  Watching her develop day to day is something else. Every day her vocabulary increases using words without being promoted. I was so proud of her free spirit and lively personality. I think she enjoyed herself as much as me. 

With only  a couple of weeks of my trip left, and while I contemplated extending it, I planned to enjoy every minute. I looked forward to just being me and Alessia again for a while and just completely relaxing, well, as much as you can do with a toddler. As the our car got closer to the airport, I felt the stress of the last week float away and i could feel holiday mode beginning. I felt so happy and content and lucky to have such an amazing travel companion. 

Free Fun Mysore, India