spa day in Sonoma

Here, let's do some short Sonoma vignettes over the days ahead.  I'll mix in Chicago if and when I can!

A spa day on our first full day in Sonoma - that was part of the plan for the trip.  Massages for each of us at the hotel spa.  My massage therapist was not able to work that day, and so I had a facial instead. 

I was done before Van, and took the opportunity to relax in the spa hot tub. 

I also got into the hotel pool,

and I would have insisted Van join me, but nope, that water was not as warm as my delicate self wanted.

I confess, I very much like treating myself well.  You can tell that by the food and drink.  But spas are a great example of that as well!

ah, a spa

We did a lot of different things on our vacation.  It wasn't all walking and eating and drinking, though it was a lot of those things.  We did organized activities, we took in museums.  We shopped, we relaxed on balconies and patios and beaches.  And, in one instance, we did spa treatments.

I rather enjoy spa treatments.  I had a manicure and pedicure before I left so I was in shipshape for vacation.  I get massage monthly.  A facial is a special treat.  Bring it all on!

So, when we checked in at Nordelaia, we asked to book afternoon treatments in the hotel spa the next day. 

We had only one full day at Nordelaia, and we wanted to enjoy the fine hotel as much as we could.  Massages all around,

the three of us in succession.  I was the last to go.

It was a nice massage, perhaps a little light, but with some stretching included.  I also took advantage of the little spa pool

and its glorious views after I was done. 

It was a welcome bit of pampering at the end of a trip and after a day with a nice bit of walking including some uphills and stairs.

Happily for everyone involved, I have no photos of the tiny little "briefs" that they had each of us wear for modesty.  Those things were NOT designed for gentlemen with larger butts, I tell you!