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Published: September 11th 2008
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I got some action! I actually paid for it...hmmm...
So I want to describe my adventures in massage because I just had another one today. I will be comparing the Indian Ayurvedic massage and the Thai massage. Here goes:
The Ayurvedic masasge I got in McLeod Ganj. I had just traveled for 8 hours via 5 different means of transportation & wasn't feeling fabulous, so when I checked into my room & saw the sign for a massage, I was like 'sweet!' So she came to my room a couple hours later & briskly told me to take off my clothes & lie on the bed. She asked for a towel, but I didn't have any extras so I just layed on my sheet. It started off pretty normal (ok, slightly violent) & the Ayurvedic oils were strong smelling. I was enjoying the massage until 2 things happend: 1) I was goosed and 2) she massaged my chest...my whole chest--totally weird! I kept awkwardly thinking 'Ummm...is this normal?' So I'm not sure if she was a doctor or not, but it's nice to think that I got an extra breast exam in during the massage. This only confirms the fact that
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although books do often make me smile I am definitely prudish when it comes to strangers (well, ok, & people I know...what can I say, I was raised Catholic....and American).
Then I got to Thailand and had a Thai massage (or 5 and counting...) here and it was a completely different experience. First it was at a mall & I just walked in. Then she gave me an outfit (baggy top & pants--very comfortable) to change into. Then the massage was lots of stretching & pushing with no oils or anything. So needless to say I was much more comfortable & enjoyed this one way better--no awkward moments! Plus the massage (including tip) was only $9 -- awesome! The cheapest massage I have gotten so far by the way was here in Thailand for $8 (including tip) -- even awesomer!
More about Thailand to come. Just so everyone knows: Thailand rocks!
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Alicia
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Good health!
At least you're keeping up with your good health - exams and all! ;) Great to hear you're in Thailand now - and loving this vicarious traveling too :D Thanks for all these great photos and stories! Big hugs Amy!