ABBEY: It was a Father’s Day celebration, so we prepared a relaxing and “filling” day with our Dad. As the name of the establishment suggests, our bodies were well-rested at Sabbath Spa and Wellness Hub. We soaked in the warmth of their hot tub and sauna. I just wished the tub had cold water to complement the heat of the sauna. The shower had low water pressure, though, so it took longer to rinse off and get ready for the massage. I think I fell asleep during the session and woke up feeling rejuvenated. We capped off our spa experience with manicure and pedicure sessions. Clean bodies and tidy nails! Next stop was lunch at Las Mujeres Cafe in Palacio Real de Sto. Niño. The colonial-style structure gives off Spanish-era vibes and also serves as a hotel. We indulged in pork, liempo, and longganisa-silog while enjoying hot drinks. We also shared stories about our spa experience over our comforting Filipino meal. Before heading home, we stopped by Little Devils Pizza and bough...
ABBEY: Sometimes, a relaxing day does not need much planning. A good massage, a little facial pampering, coffee, and some comfort food can already make a day feel special. We visited Alami Spa for a much-needed massage and were lucky enough to visit during their soft opening, when they were offering a discount. Our experience started with a refreshing welcome drink. It was so good that we actually asked for a second serving before our massage. We booked a couple's room, which was convenient because it came with its own toilet and shower. After changing into our massage clothes, we immediately settled onto our massage tables and got ready to relax. The massage itself was more intense than what I was used to. The masseuse did not rely only on her hands. She also used her elbows, knees, and arms to work on different areas of the body. It was quite a deep and intense massage, but it was exactly what my aching muscles needed. My body definitely experienced a type of massag...