Vacation is a moment needed to survive in the hectic modern life. It is the only fraction of time that allows us to really leave behind the anxiety and lower down our revolutions, that prevent us from resting, to recharge and get back to the working year.
According to recount stories of European literature of past centuries, the doctor would not only be devoted to prescribing medicines, concoctions and infusions, but was also responsible for sending his patients on their major holidays to. He would carefully choose the most favorable destinations for the recovery of all those who were under his care. Hot springs, mountain villages, life in the countryside and distant lands were some of the options to enter healing physical ailments and psychological ones.
Something like that happened to me when I arrived in San Pedro. Quite eager to rest. I had had three weeks of light sleep. Always aware of how the night progressed and it became day.
Pamela, the wonderful physiotherapist in charge of Alto Atacama´s Spa:Puri, immediately noticed my situation. Therapy was scheduled for 3 pm. I put on my robe and walked down the ramp leading to this paradise, unknown to me at that moment.
A faint light coming in through small air vents, a soft scent of candle and soft music made the place a default space for relaxing.
In the place were two couches for those who wished to relax with a partner. I took over and I lay face down while listening to the sound of running water in the huge jacuzzi in the room, which begins to form a whirlpool in my head and carried me to a new state of calm, then almost forgotten in my memories and concerns . Meanwhile Pamela ran my back with oil, releasing every muscle.
After that I went to my room and slept. I took an excursion, came home and fell asleep again without interruption until the next day, when the alarm rang to tell me that breakfast in the dining room was already served. The cure was done, I had just turned to the rhythm of my beloved San Pedro and enjoy my vacation to return to work fully recovered from the capital.
To Pamela: Thank you so much!