The past two months have been a whirlwind of teaching by day, studying by night, and a lot of dancing in between (on trains, buses and at station platforms – and I’m NOT kidding).
After a month of training, in June I tested the zumba waters with a big zumba dance class and BBQ along the river. It was great fun and shortly after I taught my first zumba class at the studio (http://ameblo.jp/saude-acordar/entry-10259385395.html#main). Since then I’ve been helping happy Japanese ladies bounce to Beyonce, move to merengue, and shake it to Shakira Shakira twice a week. Who would have known that teaching a fitness class could be so much fun (other than the other 30,000 certified zumba instructors around the world)?
With my studies 75% done (woot woot – as the Kiwis would cheer), my teaching semester just winding down (last class is July 29), and my summer zumba party coming to a break, I’m officially turning my brain off starting July 30. Ok, maybe just on slo-mo.
What’s in store this summer? Well, I’m in the mood for a little sabor latino, so August 1st I’m heading somewhere new with an old friend. Together we’ll discover the barrier reef of Belize, hike a volcano or two in Guatemala, salsa in El Salvador and drink a little tequila in Mexico.
Or we might just chill out on a beach... but I doubt that. Watching too much Anthony Bourdain has got me in the mood to find some authentic locales and appetizing dishes, away from the hordes of sock-and-sandal laden tourists.
So this update will be short, as I’m off to pack.
Camera. Check. Flip-flops. Check. Sunscreen. Check. Hiking boots. Swiss Army Knife. Check. Lonely Planet. Check. What more could I need?
I’ll be back in Japan mid September, diving right back into it all! So until then, I hope you’re enjoying your summer, staying healthy and having fun.
