We're waiting for Kane's friend to let us know what we're doing tonight (he has a friend from high school who lives in town), so I'll write about the massages we got last night. We got Thai massages last night. They were nice, Kane liked it more than I did. My tour book describes Thai massage as "passive yoga", which apparently means that they stretch your limbs all about and push on you with their arms, elbows, hands and feet. It was interesting. Not the Swedish massage that I was looking for, but a good experience. Kane thought it was nice, as he does not like the "sissy" massages that I do.
So that's it, we tried it. Next time I'm getting a foot massage. It was $9 US for an hour. Expensive for here, but we didn't care. It was at the nice place in our hotel, so we paid for nice atmosphere. They give you ginger tea, soak your feet, wash your feet, then take you to a room to change. Then you lay on a bed-type thing, Kane and I were right next to each other the whole time. The two ladies massaging us kept talking to each other throughout the massage, sometimes giggling. I couldn't help but think they were making fun of the ogre Americans in front of them. Kane's lady chuckled when she arrived, which I attributed to either his huge feet or the fact that they were hanging off the bed because he's so tall. This country is not meant for people over about 6' tall. Oh well, poor Kane. Watch your head.
We paid for 7 more nights at this hotel today. We're going to do some tours next week: a temple nearby, the Golden Triangle, the Longneck people, and a cooking class. Thailand is awesome.
5 comments:
9 bucks an hour for a massage? I wish it was that price here. Next time you guys get a massage from them, you should talk back and forth in english and giggle.I'm glad you guys found the more upscale place. Good idea to stay there for another week or more. Thanx for the phone call last night - that was AWESOME! And what great reception, eh? Have fun and be safe U 2. I love you.
I read with wonder your account of your stay in Thailand. I'm glad you like it even though you ended up on the sidewalk. Glad that problem didn't last too long! You smiling at all the people made me glad to be your kin. Good will and a humble attitude goes a long way.
"Cold" weather at 72 degrees.... The Thai's might not have survived Austin's FIFTY degree drop the day before Thanksgiving. 89 to 39 in a day! Yow! There'd be some icy Thai's, eh? Sorry you got sick, but I'm glad it was a quick one. I had a poor food experience just before we left Ireland. You don't wanna know... Keep up the Magical Adventures of Angie and Kane.
I also love that you smile at the people you pass - great idea!
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