Ayurveda Spa Day...aaahhhhh! By Hollie, 11/27

Cue a relaxing day! We woke up to sound of the birds singing and the quiet trickle of the rain outside of our porch. We proceeded to the restaurant for a light breakfast and met Renuka at 10:00 for our luscious and rejuvenating Ayurveda Spa day. 

Coconuts upon arrival!

We took a boat to the Coconut Lagoon Resort, which is part of the highest rated line of hotels, CGH. We were welcomed from the boat by a beautiful flute player and colorful flowers. We sat down and were immediately presented with coconuts opened up just enough to sip the juice from a straw. I’m not sure if this was real! I have yet to experience the India that I had imagined for a year before coming on this trip. Next was the massage where we were met by a “Dr.” and 3 TINY women. He asked of any complaints in the past or current ailments and then took our blood pressure. I was confused if I was getting a checkup or massage! I went into my own private room and I was asked a question that I’m not exactly used to hearing….”please mam, take off” gesturing to my clothing. Now I thought India was about staying completely covered? Never in my life would I have thought I would experience this! Nevertheless, the massage was amazing and I cannot wait to experience another soon. 

The Spa Rooms

Our ride back home

After, we had a nice (and expensive) lunch at the hotel, with way more food than we bargained for! Then out for a tour and quick boat ride back followed by a stressful journey home in an auto rickshaw, also known as a tuk-tuk. It probably wasn’t the wisest thing after such a nice peaceful encounter, but we finally made it home and laid down to experience the best sleep since we got here!