The day after our big hike we decided to go a traditional Korean hot spring spa (Hurshimchung Spa). We ventured out of our appartment and grabbed a cab that took us a mile down the road to the biggest spa in Asia! We met up with Carly and Matt, not knowoning what to expect. I mean, we were a little intimidated. We heard that eveyone goes naked, and the guys and girls spa is separate. Sounds like fun right? ugh..Anyway we walked in to the change rooms and put on our spa uniforms! Kinda like scrubs but with crazy patterns-Actually we ended up stealing the uniforms as a momento, and to have crazy foreigner spa parties in the future. Anyway, we changed and went downstairs (with clothes on) to the common room where we met up with the girls. Everyone in this area of the spa had clothes on. First we went into a 10 degree room, followed by 55 and 80 degree saunas. It was crazy hot especially with full clothing on. We then decided to walk down to the cafeteria to grab something to eat, and happily noticed they sold beer for about $2 a pint! We sat down, started drinking and talking about how it would be much less awkward if we got a little drunk before heading into the spa. So, we sat and had 4-5 drinks until we were feeling good to go! Matt and I headed up to the guys changing room, and Sarah and Carly to the girls. We undressed and headed into the spa, still feeling very awkward I must say.
It's hard to get used to the fact that you are walking around this spa with hundreds of other naked men. Anyway, there was a massive warm pool in the middle with about 10 other pools and hot tubs surrounding it, including an herbal medicine bath. We stayed for about an hour getting a sample of everything the spa had to offer. They offered massages which we opted to pass on, however the girls took full advantage! I think it cost them $15 or so. All in all the spa was a great experience, and for only $8000 won (about 7 dollars), we will be sure to return again soon!
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