Ubud is spa central in Bali. I’m not sure why as there are no thermal springs in town that I know of. Perhaps some enterprising Balinese started doing facials on the side and the idea took off. Walking down the main drag there are meticulously groomed girls eagerly pressing brochures into your hands every ten yards as you walk the main drag. Besides facials they offer pedicures, manicures, hair rejuvenation, body scrubs, waxing, massages for every body part from head to toe, acupressure, and on and on and on. Prices range from a few dollars to hundreds in the upscale establishments. You can stay in a spa hotel here if that’s your cup of tea. Always looking for a new way to kill time together, Karen and I made an appointment at the Padma Hastaa Spa
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