So I spent most of my day on the beach today, but before heading off to soak in the sun, I decided to get my first Thai massage, which cost 300 Baht (about $10/hour).
Where do I begin?
Is it possible to experience pain and pleasure at the same time?
The massage parlours are all of these little low beds, that have a curtain to separate the beds. These curtains don't exist in all of these places. There were lady boys working there, and I was hoping to get a Thai woman to do my massage. The lady told me to "take everything off" and lie on my stomach. I was a bit antsy, as I knew this massage would most likely be a little different than the ones I get at home.
When she came in, the first thing she did was put a lot of pressure on my back and arms with the towel on, and then the towel got pulled down, very low...LOL. She literally hopped on top of me and started massaging my back with her elbows and arms. It was actually quite painful, but a good pain, if that makes any sense at all. She had me later on sit up (she was behind me) and had me lock my arms behind my head, where she proceeded to crack my back. I felt like the massage was part massage, part yoga. Phenomenal.
When the Thai's advertise "full body" massage, that is exactly what they mean. She massaged my ears, in between my fingers, toes, chest.... full body was right! Well, this trip is all about being open to new experiences and I went in with an open mind, and thoroughly enjoyed my first Thai massage. For the price, I think I may just go and get another one tomorrow!
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