After settling in for a few days, I decided to do a treat-yo'self day (you know... to relax from my busy life of being unemployed) and spring for a spa package. I was promised pick-up and drop-off at my lodging, a body scrub, massage, and facial, all for about 1/4 of what I would pay in the U.S. AWESOME!
On the day, everything seemed to proceed normally - although I did feel a bit overwhelmed by just how accommodating everyone was. It's Thai culture to give a bow after serving your customer - even for something like at the supermarket - so pump that up to the max at a spa and there I am sitting in my throne, having my feet carefully placed into a flowery water bowl by a kneeling Thai woman.
I blissed out for a couple of hours as my skin became silky-smooth and my limbs turned to rubber. As we wrapped up with my facial, I figured the experience was just about over. NOT SO FAST.
First, the masseuse started to gently untangle my hair. Okay, pretty normal - it was just up in a hairnet for my body scrub (DON'T WORRY I HAVE A PICTURE) and a headband for the facial, so it's a little tangled.
But soon the untangling grew into a sensation that was very familiar... what...? Why, yes, she IS braiding my hair across the crown of my head. Well, okay, go on then.
I had no idea why it was happening but figured I would go with it. After finishing, she wrapped the blanket around me and gestured for me to sit up... so she could sit behind me on the table in a sort of Thai slumber party and finish the hairdo, of course!
Cue her putting my hair up into an elaborate updo... including flowers tucked into the top, of course.
Then, just when I thought I was leaving... they present me with the most delicious thing to come out of Thailand, mango with sticky rice. And of course my masseuse gently washed my hands with a hot towel, lest I have to do anything myself. Well, I did have to feed myself.
I decided that yes, this was a little weird, but who am I to complain over having an impromptu hair styling session? Plus it meant I was the prettiest girl at yoga that evening!
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