Out of the Snow and into the Hotspring

As much fun as it is to play in the snow, Rai, it's always nice to get warm again.
Today, with the cold wind blowing through the valley and a snow flurry developing, we were all glad to know that Wednesday (the one day that the hotsprings are closed) was behind us and that Thursday was here.
Knowing that the walk from the cabin to the springs takes exactly 11 minutes and 20 seconds, we left the cabin at 10:49 and arrived right when the front gate swung open at 11 a.m. For a long while, we were the only people in the springs. Nice for us, but not exactly ideal for you. Things got good for you when all the other families arrived and you had about nine other kids running around to keep you entertained. Getting used to weeks and weekends spent out here yet, Rai?