A Sacred Sweat
In the heart of Jakarta, a traditional Indonesian sauna named “Pura Sukawati” beckoned to those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. Among them were two strangers, Adara, a 28-year-old local woman, and Matthias, a 35-year-old German expatriate. Adara first noticed Matthias when she entered the humid sauna, his fair skin glistening with sweat. Their eyes met, and …