I was sitting on my terrace, as I normally do and realised it’s been a while since I wrote the last blog post. I had an extraordinarily busy week last week and time was very limited. In addition to that, I had a guest stay for 4 days who was so lovely that we spent what free time I had, together, talking and philosophising about life; its trials and tribulations.
Every host, who rents a room, house or other, for tourism, will have a different reason for doing so. For me, and maybe because people stay in my home, I really enjoy meeting new people. I like engaging with them and chatting. Some teach me about their home. Some teach me about their traditions and some confide their dreams and aspirations to me as well as their trials and tribulations.
It’s with these interactions that we learn from one another and teach each other. My wish is that clients take something away with them, beyond the stunning views, and hopefully leave something behind. I’m talking in terms of something that is not material in nature; more like spiritually enriching, thought provoking; peace in their hearts and minds.
What never ceases to amaze me are the stories of how my foreign guests end up coming to Jimena and staying with me. The majority of my guests are all just passing through on their way from somewhere to somewhere else.
As an energy worker and a believer in “nothing is coincidence,” I’m inclined to believe their fate, karma or Higher self has brought them here for a reason. As a Buddhist, I believe we share group karma from a previous life.
However, as a citizen in this beautiful little town, I would obviously like for my clients to get out and about and live what Jimena has to offer. In my humble opinion, the clients who only visit for one day just don’t get to experience the real beauty in, and around, the village nor experience the true warmth and friendliness of the Jimena people.
Coming to Jimena de la Frontera for one day/night is like going to a restaurant and only ordering a side salad starter!
Every season has its charm and offers distinct views, colours and smells, lively events and a wide range of nature activities.
Jimena de la Frontera is one of those places where you can do as much or as little as you want. If you just want to relax, have a few beers and a nice meal, it’s the place for you. If you want to go trekking through the magnificent countryside, it’s for you. If you want to feel inspired to create art, write or compose, it’s the place for you.
If you’re looking for Ibiza style entertainment and a sea of nightclubs, it’s definitely NOT for you. However, if you want to find inner peace so you can reconnect with yourself, this is definitely the place to be.
Whatever brings you to Jimena, I hope that when you leave you feel like you’d want to come back.
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