{"id":8073,"date":"2018-04-03T04:16:37","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T10:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?p=8073"},"modified":"2021-10-05T05:10:30","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T12:10:30","slug":"big-bend-hot-springs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mywalkabout.net\/?p=8073","title":{"rendered":"Big Bend Hot Springs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dredlocks wearing Patty<\/strong> tells me about a place in the National Park that you can hike to enjoy a natural hot springs soak. “It’s a little off the main road, but don’t let that deter you…”<\/em>
\"\"\u00a0I don’t recall that their was even a sign<\/strong> on the main road, just a dirt path detour that jetted off into the desert. I lumbered on down, hoping I was heading in the right direction, as everything looks the same upon first glance out here.<\/p>\n

I start hiking and soon see the signs pointing the way to the hot springs. Soon I hear the Rio Grande river, next thing I know I find a throng of people and a pile of clothes and shoes in the dirt.<\/p>\n

I’ve arrived.
\"\"\u00a0Rising from the heat of the Earth below<\/strong>, the hot springs are at a perfect temperature on this December day. I relax in the soothing mineral waters, dipping my toes into the cold river occasionally.<\/p>\n

Across the river, in Mexico, I hear the rustling of the thrushes along the rivers edge, then see a group of wild horses make their way down for a drink.<\/p>\n

After getting my fill of relaxation, I dry off and continue hiking along the loop trail, taking in the otherworldly scenery of this place.<\/p>\n

Just another day in the life I suppose, but Oh what a glorious day it was.<\/p>\n\n\n

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