One Fish, Two Fish

I love trying new things, do you? While recently vacationing in Cancun, Mexico, my three friends and I had stopped by the resort spa to check out treatments and available appointments. As we stepped into the entrance, there were two spa chairs facing each other with a glass tank in front of each, housing fish. The treatment included the client carefully placing their feet in the tank, along with a couple hundred tiny fish that sucked their feet (Ictiotheraphy).

We were completely intrigued. I piped up and asked, “Anyone want to try it with me?” One friend immediately answered, “I will.” No sooner did she get the words out of her mouth, another friend loudly declared, “Hell no, not me!” She wanted nothing to do with the treatment.

We read information on how the “doctor fish” treatment promotes blood circulation, healthier skin, removes dead skin, relaxes your body, and releases fatigue. The benefits sounded good to both of us, and we made the appointment for the same time, so we could experience the wacky-sounding treatment together.

A few days later we were back at the spa, facing each other, while gently placing our feet in the tank. The feeling was so hard to describe, and we both immediately broke out laughing as the tiny doctor fish clung to our feet. At one point we were laughing so hard, neither one of us was making any noise; and we couldn’t catch our breath.

The tiny fish would dart in-between our toes, underneath, above, and all around our feet, sucking away. It was so interesting and fun to watch. It tickled our feet as they tingled, as if they were falling asleep.

Since the chairs were located right at the entrance of the spa, we had several people stop, watch, and ask questions as our feet were being tended to. This one fish, two fish….a couple hundred or so fish-thing was a fun adventure, and an experience I won’t soon forget. What new things have you tried lately?

xoxox…..Sheryl