My time at the mud hut was exactly what I needed and even better than I had envisioned. Ivy and her family are very friendly and accommodating. I loved getting to sit and watch her gather herbs and greens from her garden to make breakfast one of the mornings - everything was fresh and so flavorful. She really could make a living being a chef! Being away from my three cats was hard, so it was nice to have a kitty to pet a bit to remind me of them.