Time to Brush the Dust Off...

The other morning on my run I heard Robins chirping. Growing up I have learned that when the Robins are out, Spring is here. The weather is still cold and we just had a huge snow storm, but the early signs are here.

It's time to brush the cobwebs out and blow the dust off. That's what I'm doing here on the blog; blowing the layer of dust off this old journal.

Last weekend the Zettler's went to Lava Hot Springs. A wonderful excursion away from the mundane! Always a great experience the Inn at Lava is a familiar spot for relaxation and good memories.

We all set out on a Saturday morning for a leisurely drive up to Idaho where the winter temperatures were well in the 30's. McCammon exit was soon enough at our windshield view and we turned for the last 10 miles into Lava.

The Inn is a somewhat restored hospital that was built in the 1920's. Some even say they have a ghost there (we actually conducted a ghost hunt there a few Halloween's ago)! Each room is decorated with dated furniture, with a few amenities found only in select rooms (hot tubs!). Bathrooms are shared down the hallway of each floor and in the morning a fabulous breakfast awaits you downstairs.

Pizza and beer has been a favorite dinner in Lava Hot Springs at another local Bed and Breakfast that hand tosses all their wares. The local "Head Shop", or the Purple Moon sells trinkets, CD's and other imported artwork and sculptures that give you the feeling of being in the Orient or Ancient Egypt as you walk into the incense filled doorway. We popped in as normal.

Hot pools galore! That afternoon, evening and the next morning we all spent hours soaking in the pools that range in temperatures; 109 to 44 degrees. A contest somehow broke out on who could stay in the cold pools longest. A balmy 44 degrees leaves the body in agony after 12 minutes of submersion!

A nice run in the morning after breakfast through the small town left me feeling invigorated and Lindsay and I went to the local small coffee shop afterward for a shot of WAKE UP! A great feeling, the sun beating down on your back after a short run and your nose in the quaffs of coffee steam.... mmmm.

Until next time... this little secret town opens up many more fun activities in the summer time. We will be back soon.

See our trip here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26333262@N03/sets/72157615070430248/

Visit the Inn's website here: http://lavahotspringsinn.com/lhsinn.htm