I must say my life is full of contrasts. 2 weeks ago I was high up in the cold Alps, this week I am in warm Lisbon and inbetween home in the UK. The contrast could not be more evidenced by the temperature of the cold water direct from the tap. France - 3C; UK - 11C; Portugal - 22C!! So from cold to postively warm water by comparison. Somehow it does not seem worth the effort of running a cold bath just to lie in tepid water (I may try it however as its the best that I can gete at the moment). Being in the city also means I can't escape to a nearby river or stream either.
I think I will hit the steam bath here at the hotel instead, then take as cold a shower as I can (they do not have a cold plunge pool here, unfortunately). I find the steam better than a sauna as it does not dry your skin or nasal passages so much. A sauna, on the other hand, when combined with air-conditioned planes and hotel rooms plays havoc with my sinuses! It also has the added attraction of meeting, socialising and talking with other naked people. Its a great leveller and a chance to view the eye-candy that sometimes shares the space with you. Also a great chance to get experience some extremes of temperature.
Questions: What do you do when you are away from home and in situations like I find myself? How do you get to find cold water for your daily "cold fix"?
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