The Hammam experience

Trip Start Jun 21, 2008
1
21
23
Trip End Jul 24, 2008


Loading Map
Map your own trip!
Map Options
Show trip route
Hide lines
shadow

Flag of Turkey  ,
Monday, July 21, 2008

I decided to treat myself to the Turkish bath, so my new friend Hannah from Switzerland and I headed to the Hammam.  It was such a great experience!  First you are toweled, and then the madam pours warm water all over you with a little ladel. Then you are scrubbed down head to toe, massaged, and foamed.  They have these porous bags filled with foam which they slowly squeeze out over you- felt so amazing!! Afterwards we sat in the bath pouring water over ourselves for a good 2 hours until midnight, at which point our fingers resembled craisins (yes craisins, not raisins). Grabbed some baklava and then I hit the sack.  It was a wonderful relaxing end to a pretty crazy trip.
Print this entry Istanbul hotels