If you, or anyone you know is ever going to Santa Fe, NM, they MUST go to this spa. It is amazing. It was soooooo worth it. http://www.absolutenirvana.com/ We did the deluxe treatment. Ilana and I both chose Chocolate Decadence, because honestly, who wouldn't. I thought I might come out smelling like a chocolate cookie, and I wish I did, but, even without smelling like one, it was amazing. This is what my room looked like:
First, I got a hot water foot bath. The woman sprayed some sort of citrus-y oil and massaged it in. She gave me a little sake-sized cup with some sort of cacao, acai, blueberry concoction. It was delicious. Filled with antioxidants and whatnot.
Then, I got on the table. She used some scrubby glove and a cocoa powder/rice powder mix. There were massage oils and a nice long full body massage. It was also delicious.
Next was the "body mask" thing. First was a liquid-y honey rubbed on, followed by a cocoa powder and cinnamon mix scrub. Then warmed up yogurt. Which cooled very quickly, so they wrap you up in warm towels. After that I showered off, shampoo and body wash provided.
Next, possibly the most awesome part of the whole experience (besides the massage) was the rose-petal bath. I shit you not:
On the plate on the side of the tub- fresh strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, and grapes. And their own homemade organic chocolate truffle. Basically I sat in the water and stuffed my face. The fruit was so unbelievably fresh. Even the pineapple was sweet and not too tart. I kept alternating a bite of strawberry and a bite of truffle. At one point I dabbed some strawberry in some of the cocoa powder that flaked off onto the plate. Even with the thought in mind not to breathe in, I breathed in. Never a good idea when putting something powdered in your mouth. There is a tendency to choke. Oh, and in the little tea pot was fresh brewed ginger tea. Also good.
I couldn't lay longways, I kept floating awkwardly so I just sat sideways and propped myself with my feet. Played around with the rose petals- ie, crushing them to my face and inhaling.
They ring a little bell to let you know bathtime is done and you need to get out. They also made sure we drank enough water. All told, the entire experience was about 2 hours.
Really. Really. Amazing. Best decision I ever made. Well deserved.
After Ilana and I had some lunch, and visited a Trader Joe's for some snacks and such.
Not sure what we'll do for the rest of the night, as it's only 6 pm here.
Some random things I forgot to share- In Oklahoma I kept forgetting to get pictures of these signs, but, when we would come upon a small town, they would have a sign "See Town X!" and underneath would be a list of things to see. Also, a new sort of buckle-up admonition: Buckle Up. Arrive Alive.
Funny name- in Texas, the County of Deaf Smith.
And lastly, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico share the distinction of having an awesome speed limit of 70 and 75 mph at times.
Today's funny/random pictures:
My bedroom in the hotel. Crazy right??
View upon entering the suite. Kitchen is to the right:
Random cat hanging outside the spa.
Last, but certainly not least, the front of my car after driving through the snow and overnight freezing.
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