That is what I stumbled upon while walking through Ayutthaya. A fish spa. You stick your feet in a fish tank full of garra rufa (also called "doctor") fish. And they eat all of the dead skin off of your feet and legs.
I was so excited. I had heard of such a spa in America, but in most States the practice is illegal (sanitation issues or something... you know, nothing to be concerned about...). But I love fish, so this was definitey on my Bucket List. The fact I got to cross it off while I was in Thailand? Even better!
Sitting with my feet in one of the tanks.
This is right after we put our feet in.
So it's really hard to explain what it felt like. I've read descriptions by other people who said that it feels a little like being shocked at first. Which is a little true; like little pin-pricks of electricity. But then they also say after you get used to it it becomes relaxing "like a foot massage". I beg to differ on this part. I was worried about being able to mentally take it for the full 20 minute session. It never became "relaxing". The best I could do was just try to forget they were there, which is pretty hard to do. I did enjoy it though. It was super fun to just try something so different. And it does make your feet softer, so that was a cool bonus.
A close up of the fish devouring my toes.
So while you were sleeping Friday night I was sitting on the other side of the world while fish were literally eating my skin. Bucket List success.
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