Shots and Saunas

For those who are concerned here is an update on my health. This past Tuesday my boss took me to a clinic to see a doctor and diagnose my illness. After listening to my lungs the doctor suggested that I may have a viral infection of some kind. So the nurse gave me an anti-viral shot (I had to pull down my pants for it) and a prescription for a plethora of medication. I was only prescribed two days worth of meds, which I would take three times a day, and then the doctor wanted to see me again. The pills did help to improve my coughing but after the second check-up the doctor thought that I needed a few more days of medicine. So I did the drill again (same cheek) and I'll see how things are after the weekend. It has also been recommended to me to get a humidifier in my room, which may help my lungs to clear up. The good news is that I don't have night fevers anymore and I have more energy than I did a week ago. I had the idea to check out a sauna after work today to help me relax and maybe assist in the healing process. These kinds of places are quite common and inexpensive in Korea. My experience began with me paying at the front desk and then finding a locker for my shoes. I was then led to the men's locker room where I undressed and stored my belongings. The sauna experience is quite unique to say the least. Men and women are segregated of course, so everyone is naked. First I had to shower like you would at any public pool. Then I had the option to soak in a number of pools of water, each a different temperature. Apparently the rotation of sitting in hot and cold water helps circulation, so that's what I did. I began in a warm pool, switched to the cold, then went back to the warm, then to the cold, then to the sauna, and so forth. I have to say it is quite relaxing and rejuvenating. After two minutes it didn't matter that I was naked in a room full of other men and I just enjoyed my time. I will definitely continue to go to these sauna's as they are dirt cheap ($5 for unlimited time) and very relaxing. It's things like these that make my adventure in Korea that much better.