Massages!

Well- yet another adventure is under our belts. We (the six of us- we
have now hooked up with the other "foreign" teachers from Rochester MN)
and we went out to meet Bob (the other white guy in Yuyao). He showed
us around a bit, pointed out the "safe" chinese resturants- and
directed us toward his favorite massage place. There are many massage
parlours here in Yuyao- some with a more reputable history than others.
We decided that we would return for the 40RMB (7 RMB = 1 dollar)
massage. After the 6 of us walked in, they directed us upstairs (with
the help of our chinese friend Emily) to a large room with 6 adjoining
beds. We remained clothed and they got started- 6 little Chinese
ladies. We started on our backs - they began with our faces, and moved
up and down our arms. Then after about 20 minutes or so, they moved us
on to our stomachs and put slippers (plastic baggies) on. They
proceeded to harness their hands in slings that came down from the
ceiling and they began to walk on our backs. I swear I'll never need
another chiropracter ever- as they cracked about every bone in my back.
They also did some ice skating type moves as the worked their way up
and down our backs. Then we were back sitting up cross-legged, and
they lifted us up in the air with their feet. I'm doing no justice in
this explanantion here, but it was the most intense massage I have ever
received. I think we are all a bit brusied... I'll put up some
pictures later... Carla