Tasty bits. Flirty wits.: OOH AHH, SANG SPA

LOOKING BACK ~ UBUD

Spas, spas, everywhere ~ how do you choose one? Luckily the recommendation for to Sang Spa came with Frog Song. From the first visit having chosen the full treatment: six hours of treatments can be blissful though much like Bali itself, it was much more than that.

Susie and I shared two treatments: the first ~ the Holistic Sang Spa package, the second the Eat, Pray Love package with the ultimate Good Karma massage. That's 90 minutes of four hands, twenty fingers of synchronous massage. My third treatment, booked several weeks in advance was another 90 minutes with spa owner Asti called Intuitive Flow massage. Her strong hands and even pressure most definitely increased positive flow of energy.

This last time with Sang Spa was magical on so many levels. I had requested Ami as my therapist again having met her the first visit. The driver came to collect me at Frog Song and so we began our journey to the spa talking about his family, his home town of Singaraja and hopes for the future ~ a bit about my life both personal and professional, where I'm headed, and so on. Very accommodating, genuinely interested and graciously friendly.

The frogs at Frog Song villa near the entrance.

And 25 minutes later we arrive at Sang Spa 2 ~ there are three locations in Ubud. This location just finished with renovations to the entrance...

a tranquil walk down an austere and tranquil path...

a curve to the right...

past a rooster or two, down a few steps..

and you're welcomed by a warm smile and friendly greeting!

Ami on the left

After I've received a cool drink, the receptionist helps me choose my scrub, facial and of course, a light lunch choice. Everything is offered with generosity and kindness and some times a giggle or two!

Owner Asti, Ami and other spa therapists.

A quick moment to take photos of the staff, therapist and owner Asti, on the left above.

After the initial 90 minute massage, a special herb treatment followed by coconut jasmine scrub, a shower then honey yogurt coating, and a rinse...this grand rose bath is a dream.

The compilation of music, combined with sounds of trickling water or light raindrops on the thatched roof is hauntingly soothing and comforting.

Cap cay, rice and special house made lemonade. A fabulous lunch of fresh steamed vegetables in their flavorful broth served in basket bowl lined with banana leaf. Perfect!

All over Bali you'll notice shrines and temples wrapped in black and white checked fabric and ornately donned with parasols, flowers, and offerings. The black and white represents the age old battle of good and evil, in which the Balinese believe the good always wins over evil.

Preparation for the final treatment of the day, a decadent foot and leg massage and pedicure followed by a manicure.

Ami and I have a few moments while we await the arrival of the portable credit card machine from another location. Asti agreed to allow me to use a credit card for my services and purchases ~ such encouragement!

Ami and my flat.

Below, Ami, the receptionist and driver are in awe as they learn the total of my Bali Tangi purchases! Sang Spa has their own product lines and shop just a minute down the road but I didn't dare walk through the store for fear of overspending. Ha! With the help of my friends at Sang Spa, my suitcase was filled with five one-liter massage oil containers, toner, gel mask, facial and body scrubs, lotions, incense, moisturizers, and a foot treatment package. Enough to put someone through school!