“Sawadee Khrup”
Well not sure what to say about this one. We thought it would be good idea to have 6 days in a health resort. Petra the research queen selected “Chiva Som” in Hua Hin Thailand. Beautiful place. Super luxurious and it’s focus is on diet and a range of conventional, complementary and alternative treatments.
Half way through and I would sell my dog for a coffee, a glass of red wine and sausage!
On arrival I had suspicions I was in for a Waco style experience where I had to
sign a declaration that I would not use my mobile phone outside of my room, no iPads and no photos can be taken. Clearly this place would not have been on Steve Jobs bucket list.
You meet your health consultant after check in, fill out a detailed questionnaire and then a 6 day diet, exercise, massage and range of other therapies is designed for you. It’s a full board arrangement and most things are included in your tariff (which would feed a Thai village for a year ).
I knew I was in for something special when my consultant read “recovering from cancer” as opposed to the more usual “I want to loose inches of my thighs, smooth out my cellulite, reduce those little lines around my eyes, oh and if I have time, can we plump up my lips a little?”.
Anyway 3 days in and the coffee withdrawal head ache is beginning to fade, I have had more green tea, lemon grass tea, power juices, vegetables, wheat grass shots, vitamins, steamed everything that a body can take. I thought chemo was hard. My tip is if you are diagnosed with cancer, come here first, then chemo is a walk in the park! Ok I am exaggerating a little.
The food is excellent although portion controlled. You can have as much as you like though. It’s based on Thai cuisine so it’s really fragrant and a little spicy. There is some wine but only after 7 pm.
Our days start early around 7 am with a walk on the beach, then Breaky, then a range of classes like “super stretch”, then Pilates, then abs and butt work out. Some rest time and time in the gym. A light lunch then some more classes like yoga or meditation. A massage and time in the sauna and spa. More rest then dinner and bed.
Repeat with slight variations.
We have had some real Mr Bean moments that will make for good stories. I will write about those episodes later.
Have to go, my bowel is calling…again!!
My Unplanned Sabbatical 