Ay. Aerobics.

We woke up at 6:15 this morning. I had lower back pain and a small fever. Detoxing, no doubt. "Why don't you go on the 7:00 o'clock walk?" "Enough with the 7:00 o'clock walk." Guess which one was me and which one was Sam. We turned over and went to sleep after of 15th trip to the bathroom in 24 hours. At 6:45 Sam was looking at the sunrise. "I wish you'd come look at this." Oh lovely. I'll take a picture of it. And now I'm going to quickly get ready for the 7:00 o'clock walk. I'll join you.

It's not easy power walking on a boardwalk with flip-flops. And so, we strolled. At the end of the walk, we were met by a smiling Persian guy about Sam's age. He led us in a Qi-kong/Tai Chi Warm Down that was inspirational. He's one of those people I just want to hang around with. The fever lowered and back pain subsided some.

Returned for breakfast which included a cup of Duncan Donuts coffee one of my new friends smuggled in for me to help relieve the caffeine withdrawal I was experiencing. "You should try a massage with Veronica; she uses this crazy oil and does a manual lymph node draining massage." Breakfast, swim and then Aqua Aerobics. Mercedes again. She played latin music that had absolutely nothing to do with the speed we were moving through the water. No matter. We all had fun and my upper torso got a real workout. Yeah.

We were having animated post-lunch conversation when we were shushed by some crabby lady who just arrived with her equally unpleasant-seeming friends. "Madam, there are more friendly ways to make a request than by spitting venom across the room. I'm holding a communications seminar in the Regency Room if you'd like to join it," I wish I said.

Afternoon Aqua Aerobics class with Maria was ended 15 minutes after it started by black clouds, lightening and Charlie the Pool Guy announcing big storms in the area. Up to the room to water color the ocean and storm.

Let's just say I need help with my water coloring.

Cooking class with Chef John. Winning recipe of the day was the Quinoa Nut Pudding with Satin Tofu. Really scrumptious.

Then Yoga. I am the opposite of the person who takes yoga class. After about a half-hour of excruciating poses I couldn't come close to creating ("You only need go as far as you are comfortably able." Yeah, right.), we were given a water break. Time to commiserate with friends. "This time isn't about conversation. You'll lose the energy we just created." You just did, sister. Thanks. Lower back pain.

It was Caribbean Barbecue night and not only was there a live band (a guitarist/lead singer and a bass player--the drummer didn't show), but we had Boca burgers and were allowed a beverage with our meal! Sweet.

Today was aerobic. I plan on relaxing as much as possible tomorrow. This detoxifying can really drain my lymph nodes.

Tomorrow Part Four: DeToxic Avenger