The infamous traditions

or the famous. But it's tradition. The Chinese foot massage. It's amazing. We have been to three different places and we like this place the best. Part of it is that it's in our complex. Very close to home. So here is how it goes down.

When you get there you pick which service you want. We now have the VIP card that gets us suites at Fortune Life.

We headed up stairs and down the hall.

 They get you situated in a room (ours had 5 beds - as there were 5 of us) and then they bring in HOT water. Mine was too hot this time and I had them dump in some cooler water so it was bearable.

 This place offers clothes to change into. Daniel's shirt is always really sweaty so he puts on the shirt they offer. Selena put the  shorts on because she was wearing skinny jeans. Then they wash your feet in this hot tea bath water.

Then they dry you off and work a little on your lower legs and thighs.

Sorry you have to see me from my perspective. They work fast, thus the blurry arms. Well sort of, fast plus low light I can't use a fast shutter speed or you get the bright white look, like Daniel above.

 Daniel getting his thighs rubbed.

 Once you get settled they bring you a bowl of noodles and some fruit. Some nights they have a deep fried tarro pie, but not that night. So the price includes dinner.

 They spend 30 minutes on each foot doing reflexology. It hurts so good. Then they put a cooling lotion on your feet that feels so good after the hot water and massage oil.

 Then another water bath for your feet.

 Then they spend 10 minutes on your legs. The work your joints and stretch you something fierce.

Daniel always groans when they do this part.  

 Cliff was groaning too.

 All the while you get to watch TV.

 Selena is much more flexible than the rest of us.

 Then they spend 25 minutes on your back and shoulders and neck. This part feels good. Cliff almost fell asleep. Some people do.

 Then for the last 10 minutes they have a bundle of hot rocks that they move up and down your back.

 Then they have you roll over again and they put it on your stomach and feet. It feels so good on your feet.

 This is the fruit we had. Apples, pears and watermelon. The watermelon here is amazing. Always so fresh.