Gypsy Camp, Living the Gypsy Life, Santa Barbara, Spring 2007.
I just came back from a little short adventure where I enjoyed some quality gypsy time! Every time I go on a trip like this one, I realize how much I love the gypsy lifestyle. It just makes me so happy to be playing in nature, sleeping in tents, cooking outdoors and watching the stars under the moonlight...
This weekend I was here with a bunch of other gypsies, experiencing the true essence of living.
Images from my weekend:
Organic coconut water for breakfast
Lots of gypsies crafts
Crystals and Stones
Fortune Tellers tents
Henna on gypsy girls hands
Massage and Yoga
Watching artists paint huge panels
Hula hooping to breaks and beats
Poi and staff spinning in the sunshine
A parade of stilt walkers
Dancing in a tree house dome decorated with roots and foliage
Drumming by the fire
Burning designs on wood with a magnifier (and the sun!)
Colorful gypsy wear ~ skirts, veils, fans...
Furry hats and pouches
Big chunky boots
Performers, musicians, clowns
Gypsies properly adorned like gods and goddesses...
Lots of Eye Candy (gypsies are hot!)
Body paint
Costume making
Green Living workshops
Two glowing dragons and two sea horses
Sparkling glitter around my eyes
Bindi jewels
Tribal jewelery around my neck, wrists and waist
Putting on a big furry coat to go for a long quiet walk in the dark misty night
Enjoying my gypsy man 24/7!
Can you get the idea? This was such a lively time!
I'm excited to be in California where amazing creative people devote their time to create events that share the magical gypsy spirit and the desire for leading a simpler fuller life.
For more glimpses of my gypsy time in the forest, go here!
(I'm slowly uploading pics)
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And for those of you who have followed my cleanse journey... Yes! I'm still cleansing. But this is my last week! Yay! I'm so adjusted to it though, that I think I'll keep it going longer in terms of eating raw organic produce and brewing cleansing teas. I lost some weight and I feel great. My skin also feels smooth and rejuvenated. My tongue is cleaner than ever too (whatever than means)!
Rich and I prepared a bunch of healthy raw snacks to take with us and we also kept taking our herbs during the entire camping trip.
Oh! BTW - I'm going to create a pdf with the detailed cleanse plan for those of you who are interested in trying it! Stay tuned... I'll be posting it later this week.
Hugs and Love,
Comments (13)
I am going to have to show you
photos of my cute little trailer which is decorated just like your adorable camp -
with bohemian colors and
fabrics and vintage plastic plates and twinkle lites -
i love camping - love it!
I love your picture and can't wait
to check the others -
what a fabulous time!
Hurry up and post your cleanse -
i love bindi btw - i buy them at a great shop called
Maiwa:)
awesome weekend - love the coconute water:)
Posted by maddie | May 15, 2007 9:04 PM
Posted on May 15, 2007 21:04
the whole gypsy thing sounds brilliant.
wish I was there too...
Posted by Marcos | May 16, 2007 1:59 AM
Posted on May 16, 2007 01:59
I love it! A summer just isn't complete for me if I don't spend at least a little bit of it in a tent.
So glad you got a good dose of gypsy goodness.
This past week I felt like I was camping up in Ghor with no electricity, no running water, a dug toilet out the back of the compound and sleeping on cushions on the floor - not quite as festive as your Gypsy camp, but it did satisfy my need to get back to basics on a regular basis.
I'm interested in the cleanse outline too.
xx
Posted by Frida | May 16, 2007 8:59 AM
Posted on May 16, 2007 08:59
Wow- the photos are just brilliant! I am very interested in your cleanse so can't wait for the pdf!
xo
Posted by Regina Clare Jane | May 16, 2007 10:08 AM
Posted on May 16, 2007 10:08
It sounds like a wonderful time! :-)
I will definitely being looking for that PDF file on the cleanse and a huge thank you ahead of time.
xoxoxo
Posted by ceanandjen | May 16, 2007 11:22 AM
Posted on May 16, 2007 11:22
Gosh, it sounds like total heaven!!! The pic of the gypsy tents is awesome. All float-y scarves and soft pretty colours & that one exotic fan. You live such a cool life!
Posted by [a} | May 16, 2007 11:26 AM
Posted on May 16, 2007 11:26
Hi, I am interested in the PDF also, and really anxious to find a good, enjoyable cleanse. One thing, however, is that I now reside in Switzerland. I followed along a bit as you did your cleanse and i'm almost sure that I won't be able to find the right stuff here. we'll see if i can't make some quality replacements perhaps...
Posted by jessica | May 16, 2007 2:59 PM
Posted on May 16, 2007 14:59
Yay for gypsy fun and yay for a detailed cleanse plan!
Posted by homeinkabul | May 16, 2007 7:09 PM
Posted on May 16, 2007 19:09
that photo is so yummy, and your trip sounds simply divine! i want to lay under the stars too :) xo, mindy
Posted by wishstudio | May 16, 2007 8:54 PM
Posted on May 16, 2007 20:54
Those are amazing picture, but just the idea of such an array of individuals in one place makes me sooo jealous! What an extraordinary weekend. How does one find out about such events? No, really?!
And glad the detox is going well, even though I still don't quite understand it (Yes, I am gathering that I am the odd person here).
Posted by lacithecat | May 17, 2007 1:38 PM
Posted on May 17, 2007 13:38
That looks and sounds like such a fantastic experience! xo
Posted by Paris Parfait | May 17, 2007 2:37 PM
Posted on May 17, 2007 14:37
gorgeous photos! what fun! glad to hear your cleanse is still going well, too. Oh, I tagged you, Alex! Check my blog if you like...
xoxo
N
Posted by rubyslippers | May 20, 2007 12:14 PM
Posted on May 20, 2007 12:14
Absolutely deliciously beautiful site Alex
xoxoxox
Knomz
Posted by Naomi Bowden | May 28, 2007 4:34 AM
Posted on May 28, 2007 04:34