By Amber Zuckswert

Buenos dias from Rancho La Puerta! Remember when I visited this world famous retreat center three months ago? Well midway through my Europe tour I got an email from the fitness director. They offered me the full time pilates position! I was unbelievably elated to get the news, but knew deep down I couldn’t leave my dance career behind to live full time in sunny Baja. I proposed the best of both worlds. What if I flew down once a month to help fill the gabs in their schedule?

After two months of no word an email arrived three weeks ago. They could hire me as a temp employee and I’d fly down at least once per month for a week or more. Ask and you shall receive! I am now teaching in Baja every third week of the month.

Waking up at dawn this morning to hike... More...