Ep. 17: Black Love Journeys in St. Lucia.
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We recently had the pleasure of visiting the stunning island of St. Lucia, and it was nothing short of amazing. We planned this trip as a joint 40th birthday and honeymoon celebration, and it turned out to be the perfect destination for both occasions. St. Lucia exceeded all our expectations. From the lush greenery to the crystal clear waters, this island truly is a tropical paradise.
In this episode, we'll give you a glimpse into the culture and people we encountered during our stay. Our trip turned into a group celebration with some of our friends joining in on the fun. Join us as we take you on a journey to St. Lucia.
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40th birthday celebration and honeymoon [5:18]
We stayed at Royalton, an all-inclusive property in the island
We celebrated with a group of friends
We did a couple of different excursions
We did a private yacht party for the Saturday before Shate's birthday
Trying some local food
Met a lot of amazing black people
Navigating the haze of traveling [17:56]
Consider travel time from the airport to your destination
Load up and bring some snacks
Favorite moments from the trip [19:25]
Scott’s Favorite moment: opening the sliding door and seeing the ocean
The feeling of looking out over the water and not seeing the end to it
Connection to beach and water gives a feeling of relaxation and release
Smelling the fresh air and feeling the atmosphere hit all at once
Able to fully relax and appreciate the reason for being there
Shate’s birthday cruise and being able to enjoy the scenery with the amazing people
Black pool moment
Takeaways from the trip [32:53]
Taking a reflective and intentional approach to life
Seeking to bring a sense of peace and relaxation into our daily life even with a demanding work schedule
The overall approach is one of mindfulness and intentional living
EPISODE QUOTES:
God is not something that's external, he’s like inside of a thing that I want to have the same approach to my peace.
- Scott Hayes
You got to live this life and live it with intention.
- Scott Hayes
Wherever I am, that's what I'm supposed to be. And I will go to them and be on time for them. But I don't have to carry with me anxious energy around it. So just kind of really keep that whole pace and feel a vacation with me every day.
- Shaté Hayes
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