Once an internment camp for German Americans during World War I much of the labor used to build the hot springs and public buildings came from detainees. Today the town of four hundred makes a living from tourism utilizing its natural resources of hot springs, The Appalachian Trail, and scenic views.
My four month journey has taken me to numerous hot springs throughout North America. The vast majority of them contain many of the same minerals, some more than others. Although the mineral content is similar the temperature varies leaving Hot Springs North Carolina at the low end of the thermometer. Maybe it's the friction process, maybe it's the distance from the sorce, in any event the water is not as hot. On the other hand there is no smell of sulphur making it the cleanest water of them all, that's five in total. It is said that people traveled great distances to drink the water for therapeutic reasons. Today the Department of Health forbids the drinking of the springs.
Hot water, warm water, mineral water, no mineral water, drinking water, no drinking water, nude or not: I don't care, I love taking off my clothes and jumping in. It's my new favorite pastime. If you've never experienced hot mineral water baths your lacking a life experience. I was lacking a life experience and now I'm not, for better or for worse. I think for the better, what do you think?
German detainees during WWI enjoying the fruits of their labor.Welcome !
What a blessing it was seeing you this past weekend, Frank. You have traveled many miles over life's journey so to see you and to hear you again was wonderful. For all of us who were there, we did not miss a beat regaling in the days of old. From the memories of the "playing fields of our youth" to adulthood and raising children. Truly just great stuff!
ReplyDeleteContinue being the beacon on your path for all those in need and know that you are loved by all of your many friends. And remember, brother...."From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remembered- We few, we happy few, we band of brothers"!!
Dennis P. Lynch