The Mays’ Weblog

Hi again, Andrew here.

After nearly a year of living in the land of massage we eventually managed to get some pampering at one of the most expensive locations in Chiang Mai, and all free of charge, which always makes life taste that little bit sweeter doesn’t it?

By a series of contacts, the details of which I have enquired about but don’t truly comprehend, we ended up having our children looked after by our lovely friends and neighbours, the Jacksons of Wellington (NZ) and went off to the Spa today at 4.00 in the afternoon (the escape was a luxury in itself). We had been given to believe that we were needed as models, yes that is correct I said Models, for a brochure that the Spa were producing. They wanted some extras in the background in the ‘baby massage’ section and we were they. On arriving we were told that they had finished the baby filming (oh yes; movie and stills….) but would love us to be photographed anyway. I was given a robe and then was required to relax in a fantastically comfortable chair while my feet were washed (for about 20 mins - they must have thought they were dirty) in scented water and then massaged for a further 30 mins with oil. I noticed that Esther was watching closely and can only hope that she absorbed some of the technique. I really feel that it could be an enhancement to our marriage if she were to offer this service to me after I get home from work……)

Following that we both had an oil massage. I got the back and legs done while Esther got the feet and face. Esther’s only complaint was that in having both ends done at the same time she could not decide on which part to focus her faculties of enjoyment.
We were then asked graciously if we would not mind ever so much going in the sauna for some further shots. We had to make smiling small talk for about half an hour while they did their thing (no small achievement when you have been married 14 years…)

After two and a half hours we were released accompanied by their profuse appreciation for our trouble and we were told that we could go back again at no expense for the full works but without the bother of the cameras. A right result we thought! But only correct; after all, I think they rushed my left arm a bit….

Yours greasily, Andrew

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