17 Cowboys and Flunked Massage
From the Fortuna Basement to the 17 Cowboys. Arrived at 23:30hrs.
The Filipina band was belching out noise above my decibel comfort level. The place was not so full. However, the waitresses and staff all looked pretty good. The place seemed friendly enough. The waitress that served me certainly was flirty. Even though I had difficulty hearing her. Shame she wasn't the prettiest (6/10) and certainly not a spinner. So, I did not pursue the conversation except for exchanging smiles.
Unfortunately, my drink arrived and the noisy band finished. With it, the ugly lights came on and a made scamper was made by the bar staff to get their handbags and PUFO (pack up and f*ck off!). I was sitting at the bar and observed several of the girls behind the bar give out their telephone numbers. This looks encouraging as there certainly are some sweeties to be had from here! However, it looks as though I shall have to accept that tonight is merely a recce. Shame, I've still got $100+ and something burning in my pocket!
Outside. 20 or so 17 Cowboy male staff all vying to escort me to a waiting taxi. I sat in the taxi and the male staff guy is begging me for a tip as he has an umbrella. Really, quite aggressively, or at least quite assertively."Tomorrow, Son. Tomorrow."
The taxi driver is a young man. He is quite happy to take me to The Lake Side Hotel, but he knows many beautiful ladies who would give me a 2hr massage for $20 and full service for $100. Strange, that, eh? I have $100+ and something burning in my pocket."Nah, not tonight, thanks" But then again, who dares wins!"Ok, take me to massage lady" The taxi takes me to a massage parlour near to the Turtle Tower.
The pimp inside wants 500, 000 ($25) to arrange body massage or $100 for full service. Being a little over 18 and a relatively experienced monger, I tell him $20 (400, 000) at least body massage. And no fat lady. Pretty lady. He agrees, but doesn't have any change. Ok. I should have armed myself with smaller notes! 500, 000 for 2hr body massage and if lady good, full service. Lady turns up. Yep, she's pretty. Dressed in shorts and T shirt and large spectacles. Nonetheless, she certainly is a cute spinner with very limit English. Having changed in the room, and having to put on the provided boxer shorts, she starts. 10 minutes into it, I don't get any vibes that anything special is going to be offered. So I ask her for a special, or full service massage."No understandee" came back. I touched her on her arm, and she said,"no Sir, massage only" "Tired" 30 minutes later I asked her if she wanted to give full service,"No understand, tired!" Ok. Enough fun, it is one of those nights. Just put it down to a recce. I said thank you, time to go to bed! The girl started asking for a tip. I told her that I paid down stairs and then all of a sudden, her English was pretty good! Äh, that is only for room and boss. No salary. I work for tip." I give you good massage, etc, etc." I gave her 10, 000 ($5)"Not enough, I gave you good massage" "Quiet, stop moaning. I've had 40 minutes, asked you for special. You too tired. Enough!" She follows me downstairs begging. Damn, where am I? India?
Luckily, the guy downstairs is ok (He should be, he's already had me for $25!) No complaints, just a little sheepish. The taxi is outside awaiting. In the taxi, the kid is surprised to see me so soon. I told him no luck, no special. Back to the Lakeside Hotel. The meter is running, and damn, it is running fast! From near the Turtle Tower to the Lakeside Hotel. 400, 000 ($20). Hmmm, not sure about this, but I'm a newbie to Vietnam and learning fast. Reading the posts, it would appear as though Hanoi is a lot different to Bangkok. Whilst the girls are pretty, the customs aren't so nice!
It's all part of life experiences.
Hanoi Hotel tonight and the hunt for a good sports bar to watch The Chelsea at midnight. Well, what else is there in life apart from pleasuring beautiful spinners and watching Chelsea? Even though, it appears as though Chelsea are also having difficulty scoring at the moment!