8
Mar
2009
Sunday…….8th March
Posted in Cabarete surf camp
So when the waves come and with them is a bit too much wind to make them surfable, but not enough to make them kiteable; this is how Jim looks. He won’t even show his DuFro off but chooses to hide behind the white sunnys he is famous in Cabarete for………
But, lets not give up – we have 2.9 metre whoppers on the reef and it’s only 2 o’clock.
5 years ago when I came to live here, there was no decent gym in Cabarete. Whilst living in England where I am from, I was mad on Spinning and had the idea to start a specialist Spinning facility in Cabarete. People told me I was crazy – ‘who wants to work out inside in the dark, when there are wind and waves?’ But I am glad to say that I was right and they were wrong……..My Spinning Studio is still going strong here. In fact, both Gold’s Gym who are just about to open in Sosua and Georges Coutu (a major property developer here) have asked me recently to move my Spinning into their developments. Look, I know that this is going to sound a bit big-headed, but as someone who is rubbish as so many things, I think I can say that I have an awesome Spinning set up. It’s a 1st World facility in a 3rd World country and I am immensely proud of it and my Team. Time and time again I am told by visitors who Spin with me; ‘this is the best Spinning we have ever done’ – it’s a real buzzzzzzzz for me and the other instructors, Coco, Laurel and Kit. Weight loss in Cabarete through my Spinning is now more than 1000lbs AND, we have a blast whilst we are doing it. I LOVE my job…………
Wind seems to be picking up now – going to check on Eric Hertsen’s site http://cabaretewinds.com to see what his wind meter says………have a good Sunday
On March 8, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Carolyn Annett Said:
Ciao! Just came across your blog and would like to know when and how much are the spinning classes? I will be staying(just about to book)at the Villa Taini Hotel. Is that a decent place? I’m a single 39 year old women traveling alone and want to be near the nightlife. Just starting spinning again 6 months ago and would love to take a class while I’m there during the Easter holiday. Is Cabarete international? I am American living in NYC but just returned from living abroad in Milan for the past 7 yrs. Prefer to be someplace where there aren’t many Americans. Hope your having a nice Sunday and I look forward to taking one of your classes. Take care. Ciao,Carolyn
On March 8, 2009 at 10:12 pm
CabareteBlog Said:
Hi Carolyn,
I am really excited that strangers are able to get some good information from my website; my Spinning classes are 350 pesos or $10 USD. I sent you a private mail regarding your other questions but I am happy to say that Villa Taina is one of my favourite hotels here in Cabarete – a nice place to stay and it has a good name. I am looking forward to seeing you in my Spinning Studio!
On March 9, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Randall Said:
Hi Clare, me again. My wife and I may take you up on a class or two while we’re there.
On March 12, 2009 at 1:51 pm
CabareteBlog Said:
That would be very cool Randall; send me a mail via this site to make sure I have bikes for you – check the class times on http://cabaretespinning.com
Be seeing you both very soon…….