Waterfall

Apart from a couple of toilet breaks we both slept right through till the alarm at 7.30, that’s nearly 12hrs. Alarm you say? We have another short trip planned for today leaving at 9am and as we all know, Ian takes a long time to get ready. We were feeling a little better so decided to try a bit of breakfast. I had some toast and Ian some scrambled eggs. We arrived in the foyer at 5 to 9 to be greeted by Wow, one of the activities co-ordinators. She wanted to know all about our trip yesterday, and to tell us that we were still waiting for another couple. “They are going to be trouble”, whispered Ian. “American I bet” I whispered back. In fact, they were neither. They were a really nice Aussie couple. We jumped in the van with Tuptoe, our guide, Another very bubbly Thai lady who has been to York and Blackpool. She loved York, hated Blackpool. Our visit was to a Gibbon rehabilitation centre that really wasn’t worth getting out of bed for as there was nothing to see. Good job it wasn’t too far. But it also included a walk up to a waterfall, and a swim if you wanted. I’ve seen better waterfalls in England, but not usually so warm. As we mulled over which point to swim in a dark shape moved through the water. “Snake!”. I yelled. Oh how Tuptoe laughed. Her and Ian discussed the English name before deciding it was an eel. Not so sure I want to swim with a snake or an eel. Anyway, we decided to give it a go in a lower pool. “The water is freezing” Tuptoe told us. Actually, it’s quite warm. The Aussie couple declined the swim. Bit of a wasted trip for them.

By the waterfall

In the waterfall

Thank goodness I didn’t come across any of our slithery friends in there. Ian did have to remove a spider from my back as we got out. About half an inch big he said. Seems pretty big to me.

After we were dropped at the hotel we returned to our room and napped. We were still in recovery mode. After our none lunch, because we still didn’t feel up to it, we had our final complementary massage booked. Like everything else at this Hotel the spa is amazing. We both chose a Signiture Como Shambhala massage. A nurturing massage using oil to calm the mind and rejuvenate the body. Well my mind will never be much calmer but I’ll take the rejuvenated body any day of the week. The massage is in the book at 4,125  baht, that’s £103. Each. We were led to changing rooms and asked to put on a towling robe and a nice little pair of black disposable knickers. Then our masseurs took us into the massage room, really nice, and let us smell the oil. “Good for relax and sunburn.” Well I am relaxed and have no sunburn, but it smells nice. All the power through Thai massage must come through the feet, as she gave mine another good going over. I will have the nicest, smoothest feet in England when I get back. I must admit the oils made it though. She wasn’t vicious either. The best massage I have had, although at that price it should be. Calmed and rejuvenated she led us to a balcony over the main pool for our customary ginger tea. There were two small pools out there, with a family with two young children splashing about. “No children in spa” snapped the Shambhala lady. I should think not. We are trying to be calm and have rejuvenated bodies here. Off they tootled leaving us alone with the view. 

On the way back to the room we called for a free popsical, then had another snooze. I think we are working this illness out of our bodies with a combination of oil and sleep. We decided about 5pm that we could maybe try a bit of snap so we went up to the pool and ordered the most expensive burger in the world. Just one. “Shall I cut it in half for you” the lovely waitress asked. “Yes please”. In the end it was really nice and just about all we could manage. 

Waiting for burger. Look at those gorgeous feet!

We sat there till sunset reading, before the mozzies drove us back indoors, and basically to bed. Good job too as the rain started in earnest just after. 

Today was our last full day as we fly home tomorrow, but we do get to have a lie in

Man of the day

These men of the day have been mainly women, and mainly masseuses, And today was no exception

Toilet watch

I looked in the ladies toilets by the restaurant but all the big bucks must have been spent on the men’s as they were nothing special. 7/10