You are welcome to come in. We have been looking forward to seeing you." There was an elderly lady dressed in a kimono. If my memory serves me correctly, they are Japanese as shown by their accent. We followed their lead and bowed as well. We followed her as she went. "This is the path that will take you to your detached room." She walked inside a room and pointed. "Not to mention that the view from your private open-air bath is simply breathtaking."

The woman continued to speak for a long time before saying goodbye. I was under the idea she would remain, but she came out of the...