Anyone who has met me; at first impressions, thinks I’m high-strung and incredibly impatient. At my most natural self, my gestures and mannerism are brisk, my movements hurried and my speech rapid. People find themselves exhausted attempting to keep up with me, if they even attempt at all.
Underneath it all, I admit I’m fatigued. Both physically and mentally. Keeping the blog going takes dedication and effort, and running a company is no joke, even if it’s just a boutique consultancy firm.
Though this trip was planned months back, it was timely as I was near burned out recently. Finally admitting to myself that I just had to get away and take a step back from it all, I gladly turned down invitations, postponed meetings and switched my mind off work.
Tanjong Jara was beautiful in every way possible, from the accommodation to the hospitality, the facilities and the bewitching but serene surroundings.
For today I’m sharing my Asam Roselle body treatment at the Spa Village within the resort itself. It was one of the highlights of my stay simply because I’ve got beautiful pictures to show (meaning pictures of ME! 😛 ) and because it was truly one of the most enjoyable activity that one could possibly experienced here at Tanjong Jara Resort.
I was recommended the Asam Roselle Experience, and being a fan of the flower (both as a drink and in food) I was game to see how this flower can be incorporated in massage oils and treatment.
BACKGROUND:
ASAM ROSELLE (ROSELLE BODY TREATMENT)
More than three centuries ago the Roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) was introduced into Malaysia from India. This pretty plant with dark red flowers, and unique healing powers, very quickly adapted to the fertile soil and tropical climate, and now grows wild throughout the country. It is known by different local names across peninsular Malaysia: Asam Paya; Asam Kumbang or Asam Susur.
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