It's a beautiful day in paradise.

The most important meal after a fast is the first one. In the past I haven't made the best selections, but this time I broke my fast with fresh apple and papaya. All I've eaten for two days is fruit and vegetables and my digestive system is purring.

Unfortunately, once on the road, it's sometimes difficult to find the right type of food. Last night's spaghetti kind of felt like a ball of fire in my tummy but happily, when I awoke, the fire was out. It takes awhile for the digestive bacteria to rebuild, so progressing slowly from fruit to veggies, to carbs and finally protein is recommended.

The Sanctuary on Koh Phangan is nestled in a secluded bay with a lovely beach and rocky cliffs. It's pretty remote, and that screens out the average tourist. I really enjoyed meeting people there and have some new friends and an open invitation to Denmark now!

Many come here for just R&R, and many come to cleanse as well. Either way, it's a fabulous getaway. The staff are honest, friendly and helpful, the facilities are clean (by Thai standards) and the Bali Body Wrap and traditional Thai massage at the Spa perfect. I didn't try the steam room (sorry, it's hot enough!) but friends said it is wonderful. The swimming is as good as it gets. I'll be dreaming of floating in that turquoise bay for many years to come.

Besides cleansing, several healing alternatives are also available. Just a 25 minute leisurely walk to the next beach brings one to Simba, a 53 year old Japanese man who is renowned by many for his healing skills. I met one woman from Paris who came here just to see him because of the rave recommendations of her friends. She was in tears upon returning from her third and last session with Simba because her life-long hunch back had completely disappeared. She's a beautiful woman and this will change her life.

Simba specializes in old injuries and problems. He worked on my old treeplanting lower-back injury as well as on my knees. All I can say is my body is different now. My lower spinal curve has improved and my knee caps are centred! When I lie flat on my back my feet no longer lean inward. They just sit there, straight. I keep looking down to check and can't quite believe it. All this in a 2 1/2 hour session for only 1500 baht (CA $50).

Yesterday monsoon torrents ripped up the sea and soaked everyone, umbrella or no umbrella. I was travelling on ferry to Koh Samui and despite the rain, hired a taxi driver to show me a couple of the sites on my way to a hotel. It was raining pretty hard so I just jumped out, snapped pictures, and jumped back into his nice dry car. At one monastery a monk appeared just as I was making a donation and he handed me a lovely woven wrist band. I'm starting to post pictures on facebook.

In about an hour at 9:30 I fly to Phuket and tomorrow "Making the Stage" begins with Harv Eker. I am feeling couragious and curious and somewhat excited about the coming four days with Harv. I love my life!