I was looking for the bedroom and bathroom in the beautiful hotel room on retreat, but there was neither.
When you are at dinner the staff come in and lay a futon for you. The showers are with the hot spring baths, so the protocol is that you wash your hair and shower with luxurious products provided, then you have a dip in the hot spring water. What a way to start the day! I will have to overcome my British reserve next time, and use the baths like everyone else. I have a feeling that I will be getting up very early, however. I don’t think I can face dipping in a communal bath with the students!
