This morning we went to the pool terrace, to experience the jacuzzi and plunge pool early, before the sun was too hot. It was very nice...you can see my toes being very relaxed! After breakfast, we went out for a walk.
There were some colorful doorways and tall coconut palms. We found the museum where Jorge was teaching a drum making workshop. This was week two of an 8 week course. About 10 men and women were hammering away on barrels, preparing them for the next step. I was too involved listening to Jorge that I didn't take any photos.
One of the displays showed traditional African masks and a djembe drum, in another room there were amazing masks that developed later. We saw examples of the barrel drums like the ones being made in the workshop. A small room was devoted to Santeria and this cabinet shrine was set up in a corner. I wish there was a humidity and temperature index attached to this so you could feel how caliente it was. Whew! We headed back to El Convento, where we could relax in somewhat cooler surroundings. We ended up at the plunge pool again, to relax and read awhile. The breeze was very nice.
