Apparently the travel agent forgot to mention that I needed to bring my own bedding...
I don't know about you all, but I hate cross-continental flights. Fifteen hours on a plane doesn't exactly sound like a good time to me. It was especially rough since I was trapped between two hairy Russian women who would take turns sucking down vodka shots and hitting on me. I almost cracked somewhere into hour 12 and accepted one of their invitations, but my convictions prevented me from laying up with a Red.
I could have taken a boat, but I saw the Perfect Storm and I ain't interested in drowning at sea. No way, no day.
So, after I arrived to the resort, you could understand my disappointment when I saw my "deluxe accommodations." Apparently, my room is the only one that had actual flooring. I doubt John McCain ever had it this bad...
At least I had a window and a painting to stare at while the flies attacked my face.
Ho Chi Minh slept here...
I guess that must count for something. I figure if a 5 foot tall asian dude can tough it out, no reason I can't either. I also failed to mention that the room had no air conditioning, but then again, I could stand to sweat off a few pounds.
After I dropped off my luggage and swept the dust and dead insects off my bed, I figured I would check out the facilities I read about in the brochure. I first decided to check out the fitness room.
I guess it's safe to say the S&M industry is still alive and well...
I was expecting something more along the lines of free weights and maybe even a few stationary bikes, but I guess I can make do with a box and a length of chain. It wouldn't be the first time. I pretended to be Rocky when he trained to fight Drago in Rocky IV. My cries of "Die Commie" as I muscled out each push up didn't go unnoticed and I was told that the fitness room was being closed for upgrades. Figures I got here a week too soon.
After my workout, I decided to go take a quick dip in the pool to swim a few laps and cool off. Of course, that brought it's own list of surprises.
Boy, the lifeguard sure doesn't fuck around...
By the way, although it wasn't specifically mentioned above. Jumping into the pool yelling "CANNONBALL" is also strictly prohibited. Thankfully, he understood the meaning of diplomatic immunity.
Unfortunately, the staff of the resort felt I had already overstayed my welcome in three hours and ushered me back to the airport. I was somehow boarded on the next flight out and got home in time to watch Sunday night football. It's great to be an American!