I was mentally exhausted after going to see a tailor last night and ordering a whole range of clothes (who knew there were so many different types of fabrics,patterns, lining, buttons…) so I started the day with a wonderful massage for a mere $15. Although the staff didn’t speak much English I managed to get across that I had hurt my back and then gratefully left myself in their hands. The biggest difference to other massages I’ve had was that I was on a large wooden planked table which was wide enough that your masseur could get on the table with you. It was odd to start with but quickly turned into fantastic!
We decided to brave the traffic, that drove on the wrong side of the road, and hired push bikes to get to Cui Beach which is about 5km out of town. After a wobbly start we were cycling like pros (a quick reminder to my friend that he was on the wrong side of the road as he cornered in an intersection in front of a stationary truck…). It was such a freeing feeling being under my own pedal power and I thoroughly enjoyed cycling out past rice paddies to the wide white sand beach.
We were very hot and bothered by the time we got back so it was back to the hotel for a swim – spoiled rotten! We then had our first fitting for our new clothes and I was really impressed with their tailoring – not quite as impressed with my choice of fabrics and patterns. I now have a new respect for designers!
As always food gets a mention. Mmmm crispy noodles.
Delicious crispy noodles
Lovely fluffy rice
