Doc had an unexpected Saturday off so we tried to look on the bright side of not having a pet and went up to the hot springs for most of the day. I didn’t take any pictures IN the springs (too much steam in the cold air) but the river was really showing off in the afternoon light.
They’d added a SAUNA since we’d been there last–wood fired, right by the side of the river, and with a huge window looking out over the water (you can barely see it through the door here). And guess what? I DO like saunas when they’re like this and have views and hot water to warm up in after you cool down.
The other thing that I think contributed to my sauna enjoyment? I wore a hat! After our Sauna Public visit when I saw bros wearing beanies in there I did some research. Turns out sauna or banya hats help you stay in the sauna longer by, paradoxically, keeping your head cool (!). When your ears and scalp are protected from the hot, the rest of your body can keep up better. I broke out my favorite wool hiking hat and really could tell the difference.
