Having your apartment on a Resort has some serious perks. One being that these beautiful woman came to clean our unit. I cleaned too don't get the wrong idea. But these beautiful woman became a part of our family as they nurtured us with clean sheets, clean towels and laughter.
Ena and
Radasha (
sp?) spoke very little English...but no matter. Our smiles, giggles and a little of each other's language took us where we need to go to find understanding. They thought I was amazing because I did cook for my family, and I did the laundry and I cleaned along with them. So many people here have maids- not just westerners......many locals have maids....so I think they thought I was quite different without live in help. I kept trying to explain- at home I am the maid, the cook, the nurse, the bus driver....and I kept trying to explain how grateful I was for them.....every time they rang the doorbell and giggled! Today, Nevi and I gave them each a pair of pink stud earrings as a thank you. Sure we could not tell if they had pierced ears.....but they were grateful all the same! And then we had a photo session- they with their cell phones and us with our camera......all the configurations- then we shook hands and placed our hand on our hearts- the Malay goodbye. And we all had glimmering eyes- so true a relationship between women. Never shall we forget.
