Day 33 (4-4-2009) - Hot Spring

Today I had one of the most relaxing days of my life, simply because we visited the hot spring.

Our impression of the hot spring was a natural one, among rocks and boulders, like what you always see on “Japan Hour”. After all, we were on the way to the Lu Mountain. Who would have known it would be a high class one, with VIP-style service all the way. I have never felt as important as a guest as I did just now, at the hot spring.

The place comprised of not one, but many mini hot springs, and you have the luxury of dipping into each and every one of them. There were so many types of hot spring that I forgot what were the names of the ones that I tried but one, which was Aloe. Aloe or not, all of them helped us relax and refresh.

Even better were the Jacuzzis which provided many ways for the water current to “massage” your body. Despite the wonderful hot springs, Jacuzzis, slides and saunas that we tried, the thing most worthy of mention was probably the service that they provided us.

I can’t help but emphasize this simply because it was the best kind of treatment I have ever received in my life. Since it was drizzling, they escorted us under an umbrella whenever possible. They also led us the way to where we wanted to go despite the distance between the two points. When you take off your slippers and enter the water, they rearrange it for you in a manner just so it will be more convenient for you to wear them back, after you are done. They provide you with a brand new towel when they see that you are not walking around with one. And needless to say, they did everything with a sincere smile.

So after all the VIP treatment that we got, we were keen to know what was in store for us next. We were sent to the hotel that we would be spending a night in. It might be because my standards are low, but the room I stayed in on this night was once more, the best in my whole life. It must be twice as big as the room I live in, at Wuhan. The toilet is clean and stylish, the bed is big, and I’ve got a Las Vegas look outside my window.

I can get used to this.

waiting for our locker keys at the hot springs

my keys bear resemblance to my name

enjoying awhile at the lounge after 1 and a half hours of hot spring-ing



like i said, i can get used to this