Basata's where I find Bliss :)

I used to always say that Basata is my heaven on Earth. Summer was the north coast for most people, for me it was Basata. After going to it last weekend, I was happy to find that it was still the closest place to my heart. Even though I went with the least bit of enthusiasm this time (I didn't even take my camera if you can imagine that!) I came back with it being one my best times there.

To enjoy Basata you should do the following things:
1. Take random people with you rather than your closest friends. You'll come back remembering how nice it feels like to connect to another human being whom you've never met before
2. Bring floating mattresses, but be prepared to share them with everyone
3. Mingle with the Basata guests and staff; it doesn't take much effort since everyone's so laid back that you'll find them talking to you on their own
4. Do a group cooking session at least once.
5. Chill out at night on the beach in the dark.
6. Bring interactive games like Taboo or Pictionary. You'll find yourself laughing so hard!
7. Snorkel while the sun is setting; you'll see amazing things after everyone's out of the sea and the sea creatures are feeling safe to come out
8. Spend some time alone just taking in the atmosphere. It heals the soul :)

The things that tickle me in life have become difficult to find in the busy city life, and I find them all in Basata. The intensity of a deep conversation. The stomach hurting laughter that comes out of you when you're sincerely happy. The feeling of cool water on your heated skin. The sight of a dark sky full of shooting stars. The stillness of your mind as you are looking at something so beautiful. The click you feel with someone new...its all there in Basata. There's no rush, no need to think, its just peace and my soul's medicine.