Remember when you were a kid and you'd go swim in the lake or in the ocean and this little dark thought would creep up..."What if a fish bites me?" If you're old enough, the movie "Jaws" may have ruined open waters for life. Anyway, I am here to tell you that it's all going to be ok. Some fish will bite and you'll be so glad they did.
In China we went to this really nifty hot springs in ZhuHai (I may have mentioned it) and there were two pools of fishes who would happily nibble off any annoying dead skin off your body. There was a pool of little bitty fish would politely nibble and tickle away dead skin and the other pool had the Andre the Giant sized fish who would still do the job, but more aggressively. Both pools were full of folks both young and old. Some were skittish and some were in a deep state of nirvana knowing they would have baby-fresh skin once those fish had their way.
I should say the potential creep-out factor is high. We, as humans, don't generally feel comfortable with other living creatures using our bodies as a buffet of good eats. Occasionally, you may look down into the water and see an entire school of fish where you remembered your leg being. Once good twitch and the fish will scatter like dust in the wind. Don't worry, they will come back...they always do.
Now, I have heard from a number of sources that this craze is sweeping the nation. We have our lists of experiences we've had in life that are cool, odd, and for bragging rights...this one covers all three. I say give it a try then ask yourself "What if a fish bites me?" The answer might surprise you.
In China we went to this really nifty hot springs in ZhuHai (I may have mentioned it) and there were two pools of fishes who would happily nibble off any annoying dead skin off your body. There was a pool of little bitty fish would politely nibble and tickle away dead skin and the other pool had the Andre the Giant sized fish who would still do the job, but more aggressively. Both pools were full of folks both young and old. Some were skittish and some were in a deep state of nirvana knowing they would have baby-fresh skin once those fish had their way.
I should say the potential creep-out factor is high. We, as humans, don't generally feel comfortable with other living creatures using our bodies as a buffet of good eats. Occasionally, you may look down into the water and see an entire school of fish where you remembered your leg being. Once good twitch and the fish will scatter like dust in the wind. Don't worry, they will come back...they always do.
Now, I have heard from a number of sources that this craze is sweeping the nation. We have our lists of experiences we've had in life that are cool, odd, and for bragging rights...this one covers all three. I say give it a try then ask yourself "What if a fish bites me?" The answer might surprise you.
2 comments:
I am mildly sickened, and slightly intrigued in the same breathe.
I just saw something on the news about this, but didn't catch the FULL story! how interesting! I'd be game to try it... once and then decide if I could make it a habit. Kinda sick to think these little fishies like the yuck on my feet. I guess that is one more reason for me to NOT like seafood!!
Post a Comment