April 29 – May 3, 2009 (Wednesday – Saturday)
Turkish Bath – 土耳其浴
闻名遐迩的土耳其浴是利用浴室内的高温，使人大汗淋漓，再用温水或冷水淋浴全身，达到清除污垢，舒活筋骨，消除疲劳的目的。在正宗的土耳其浴室内，专门有一批称之为“坦拉克”的按摩师。当沐浴者舒展四肢躺卧在“肚皮石”上，双手涂满橄榄油的按摩师便在他身上推、拿、揉、按，使全身皮肤微红，血脉流畅，顿觉浑身轻松，舒适无比。土耳其浴室也接待女士 女士洗浴，有她们独特的方式。她们坐在石凳上，先用盛满肥皂水的铜盆，从头到脚冲淋一通，然后让女侍者用清水沐淋7次，据说这也是按照伊斯兰教的规矩。
There were 2 key Turkish Bath in Istanbul – Galatasaray Hamami and Cemberlitas Hamami. On the 3rd night in Istanbul, we managed to experience the Turkish bath in Cemberlitas Hamami.
Photo taken in front of Topkapi Sarayi 皇宮
It was always great to have a massage after the long day walk in any journey. While I already missed the Asian massage after the 2 years stay in U.K., I was very excited to try the Turkish bath for the very first time!
Apart from the traditional turisk bath, we ordered the facial and foot massage. I had to say it was quite an experience, yet the quality of the massage really cannot compare with the one in Bangkok / Indonesia. One thing I do appreciate alot was the cleaniness of the place. However the facial was the worst one I had ever had in my life!
To my surprise, on the last day of our trip, we managed to enjoy the Turkish bath for the very last time at the new business airport hotel – Titanic Hotel. There was a free Fitness Center with Turish Bath, steam/sauna and Jacuzzi facilities! This ended the trip perfectly!
More photos @ Photo Gallery http://travel.webshots.com/album/574565651GmNhPO
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Reference:
- Titanic Business Hotel - http://titanic.com.tr/titanicbusiness.asp
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Do you know?
Galata Tower is one of the oldest and most beautiful towers in Istanbul, was built in 528 during the sovereignty of the Byantine Emperor Justinianus. Having been used by the Genoese in the 13th century, the tower was captured by the Turks in 1453 when the Byzantium was conquered by them. It is measured 61 meters high from the ground and 140 meters from the sea level, and having a diameter of 8,95 meters and wall thickness of 3,75 meters.
Ahhhh….. wonderful. How I wish I could travel like you!
But you are right, there is no way you can get a great massage like in Asia. 1st place, Thai Massage; 2nd place Balinese massage! Keep on enjoying yourself, that’s what I say.