After
a very long week in which everything was due and I got disgustingly sick, the
decision was made that Sonia and I should spend some healing hours at the
Mornington Hot Springs. Now, I had never been before but had heard that it was
a seriously wonderful place to visit from a number of people, so when the alarm
went off at 6am Saturday morning I had no issues getting right out of bed. I was looking forward to the warm baths and to have a small escape from the
city.
The
reason we set off so early was the catch the early bird price, one of the only
downsides to the experience is how much it all costs! However I can safely say
that was all forgotten the moment I sunk into our first hot pool.
The
hot springs is made up of a number of hot pools ranging in temperature from
deliciously warm to boiling hot, as well as a couple of different steam rooms
and a reflexology walk, all built up the hill and surrounded by tranquil
gardens and ponds. According to all the posters, the hot water temperatures are
all from natural springs; I have my doubts (mainly due to the temperature
control boxes near each pool) but frankly don’t care. It was just lovely, and
if you can get past the idea that you’re essentially taking a bath at sunrise
with a bunch of strangers the whole thing is rather poetic - and sure cleared
away my cold.
I
would highly encourage anyone to visit, but also to just take more baths in
general. Plus, if you have one at home you get to have wine and a watch a couple
of episodes of Orange is the New Black.
TRIP RATING: 3/5 BATH TIMES
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