Outside his water center last month, where a water buffalo lounged in the shade near discs of dung stacked in a neat pile, Mr. Singh touched a pendant of his guru hanging from his neck.
I loved that the episode started with a shot of Nick lounging in the grimy water to the strains of Lou Reed's Perfect Day.
Tall people in sweatsuits lounged in the lobby.
Blue tracksuits lounged in the Lithuanian café-grill.
Four bodyguards lounged in the waiting area.
Indeed, outdoor movies have proved to be so popular that even hotel chains are getting in on the act: this summer Holiday Inn's SunSpree properties have begun a nightly Dive-Inn movie series where children and their parents can view "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" and TV cartoons while lounging poolside or floating in the water.
Because I have fond memories of reading another Chabon, "Kavalier & Clay," in Costa Rica — lying in the sand, standing in the water, lounging at the cafe with a Cuba libre.
The buffet breakfast (included in the rates) is served in the restaurant-lounge, overlooking the water.
And if it all still gets too much, the overwrought employee can "chillax" in the water lounges – darkened rooms with a choice between a free-standing bath filled with foam blocks, a chaise longue, or a massage chair, surrounded by a series of aquariums, which are designated no-phone zones.
Hang out in its river-view treehouse, consult its gourmet chef and float the afternoon away in the water lounge (villa rental £300, two-night minimum; Siolim).
I like to make an afternoon of it and take full advantage of the plunge pool, steam rooms, and other amenities in the water lounge.
