Thai Massage

14/12/06
We didn't end up getting to the Hospital today, our contact advised we go there tomorrow. So we went for a wander, relaxed in a little cafe we like, had a Thai massage and then went to the Night Market again. Now the Thai Massage is definitely an experience to write home about.

Emily and I were led up a little staircase into two little curtained off areas. The soothing sounds of trickling water and Zen music filled the room. Here with smiles and gestures from our host we were directed to change into Thai cotton Pj type clothing that were neatly folded on the beds on the floor. Once we were ready two little thai women entered and gestured for us to lie down on our backs on the beds. We were in seperate ares but I assume the massage was the same for Emily. The little Thai woman positioned herself at the foot of the bed and became massaging my feet. Thus began the amazing relaxing experience of full body Thai massage. She worked every muscle in my legs, back, and arms, using all sorts of techniques, quite often getting her legs into it to press and pound and stretch. At one point when I was lying on my chest she had my legs up and was pressing her feet into my spine. Sounds like yoga contortions, but it felt great! There were a few moments of potentially awkward intimacy (groin massage) but it wasn't bad, it was all very proffesional.

When we came down stairs afterwards the host had made us cold lemon grass tea. It was delicious, and a perfect end to such an incrediable massage.