Awkward Spa moment

Ever had the urge of getting into warm waters, relaxing, getting a body massage for less than $100, and waking up to change and return to the real world. That was me last morning. After eating a wonderful breakfast containing a waffle, caffe latte, bagle, and cream cheese, I was definitely craving to enjoy a couple of hours at the Yuseong Spa. It must be popular, I told myself as our taxi flew over the other cars to get to the Shavu Shavu restaurant (a while back) while seeing the multiple signs leading to the Spa. Plus, it was also a main spot on the subway line. Once Annika looked up the entrance pricing, and we were satisfied with the 5000 won fee, we packed our backpacks with towels, swimsuit, swimcaps, and flipflops ready to enjoy a day at the spa.

Could you image though, all of the excitement we had and it being torn down as old naked ladies passed our view when entering the locker room? Soon we were in the middle of a nude spa, with girls going in and out of what seemed like two small pools full of steam. Nervous as I was, I walked to the restroom, face down, and found out a stingy odor came out from the restroom. Well, obviously I didn't have the guts to undress and join the ladies in the hot springs.. so no massages for me this time!

So after sitting around staring at our lockers, Annika and I returned to the front of the locker room, returned the locker keys smiling as the lady in front of us had a face of amazement and shock, we noticed that the cleaning lady (who had earlier instructed us to take off our clothes) ran to the other lady who received our 5000 won and spoke fast Korean. Luckily, she smiled at us and gave us our money back, probably thinking "oh foreigners.."

The day turned out good though. Annika and I took a subway to the Galleria, found out that Mango was having a 50% off sale, walked back to KAIST with the intention of returning at 7 p.m. for more extended shopping period. In between that period Anthony and Matt found out that Tiara and I make a good team in 2v2 soccer. :) Take that boys.

Sorry, I don't have any pictures.. except for this one shirt that I saw at a store. (I didn't buy it.)

-Allie R.