Do you work out on vacation?

[scubadiver]

I just got back from a 2 week safari vacation in East Africa. Got some great wildlife pictures. But this isn't a photography forum... unless people want to see them :)

While in the city tranisitioning between safari trips, I went to a gym twice to work out. The second day I was talking to a local guy who was shocked that I was there. His words "You're on holiday. Why are you here doing what you do every day back home? Go to the beach!" Then I realised I couldn't explain why I was there. It guess it was instictive or force of habit. Anyone else feel a need to work out when you're on vacation? Why do you do it?

[faller]

I'll let you know when i finally do have a vacation. :)

As to the pic's i'd like to see them, sounds pretty kool.

[razorsedge]

I like to go..not as frequently or as intense..when on holidays as I find if don't go for a few days I feel lethargic and gross. I get energized from a 30-40 min workout and it allows me to get a sweat going to get rid of a little of that holiday booze (which is almost nearly consumed daily in my situation). There are always a few other holidaying fools there as well...work, daily tasks and pressures are the things I want break from..I enjoy working out and want to go etc

[razorsedge]

Plus sometimes you see some pretty hot broads with their gear hanging out in the gym....LOL

[Paully25]

I like to go..not as frequently or as intense..when on holidays as I find if don't go for a few days I feel lethargic and gross. I get energized from a 30-40 min workout and it allows me to get a sweat going to get rid of a little of that holiday booze (which is almost nearly consumed daily in my situation). There are always a few other holidaying fools there as well...work, daily tasks and pressures are the things I want break from..I enjoy working out and want to go etc

Agreed

I'd like to see some pics as well. :)

[GYMBRAT]

pics pls :)

I always have to workout on vacation, its an addiction :(

[BMac]

Wouldn't mind seeing some of the pics either, as far as working out on vacation, the only holidays i've had the last couple years have been xmas holidays which i'm at the gym as long as it's not closed.

[JMP]

Always try and get into a gym whenever traveling either on business or for vacation. Just find if you break your schedule , its too hard to get back into it. Must have been a great trip , throw a couple pics up !

[69challenger]

I workout while on vacation...just feel better doing it. Post some pics...love to see them

[marino]

When I go on vacation I find just doing some cardio is enough to make me feel better. If they have some weights I do what I can.

ScubaDiver, my wife and I are going to Kenya in March for a 3 week safari is this the area you went to? How was it?

[scubadiver]

When I go on vacation I find just doing some cardio is enough to make me feel better. If they have some weights I do what I can.

ScubaDiver, my wife and I are going to Kenya in March for a 3 week safari is this the area you went to? How was it?

I absolutely love it. Kenya is a big place. I was in Mombasa which was a combination of beach and safari (The national park I went to is 2 hours drive). Where you go depends on the kind of vacation you're after - 3 weeks on continuous safari can be quite strenuous as it would involve lots of driving.

PM me. If you've booked your safaris and safari schedule already, I can give you some pointers to make it a better experience. I am not affiliated with anyone but if you haven't booked a your safaris with an operator, I can give you a contact in Mombasa that will save you a few dollars. Unfortunately, booking from here is more expensive than booking locally - hey your agent here has to make his cut too.

[scubadiver]

OK so I've uploaded a sample of the wildlife photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ontariodiver/sets/72157625384062435/

Ah the memories. 30 to 32 degrees centigrade on the coast every day. I miss it now. :(

[GYMBRAT]

Im Van Isl bound next yr, I miss it toooo much to stay away for ever

[faller]

Nice pic's scuba!!! Damn that must have been an amazing experience!

[Paully25]

Some really nice shots! Jealous!!!

[69challenger]

When I go on vacation I find just doing some cardio is enough to make me feel better. If they have some weights I do what I can.

ScubaDiver, my wife and I are going to Kenya in March for a 3 week safari is this the area you went to? How was it?

I was born in Kenya...moved to Canada when I was 2. I've never been back there, but heard it is beautiful.

NICE pics scubadiver!!

[scubadiver]

Thanks. I took 1500 photos. I loved it so much I'm going back next year with the plan to do the Serengeti and visit Zanzibar. Sure it's more expensive than a caribbean all-inclusive, but there's so much more to see and do compared to just vegetating on the beach.

69Challenger you can take the African out of Africa, but you can't take Africa out of the African. I'm sure the lioness is still in there somewhere feeling the roar back to the motherland ;)