Sam Kamphaeng Hot Springs

Our next stop was the hot springs. It is a huge installation, with picnic and camping grounds, a restaurant, and lots of space. We found a parking place and walked over to the source.

Here I am in front of the sign

The nonstop geysers at the source

Near the geysers was a very hot pool. It had hooks all around the edge. People would buy small baskets, put eggs in them, and hang them in the water to cook. It seemed to be a popular activity.

The hot water flowed through a small channel for some distance. At the far end was a covered area with a pool for bathing. We got changed and showered, then went up the steps to the pool area. It turned out to be hotter than I expected, and I was only able to stay in for a couple of minutes. The pool was large and there were only a few other people there. Sadly, I didn't enjoy it as much as I'd hoped I would.

After we got changed back into our clothes, we decided to have foot massages at the nearby pavilion. 30 minutes of pure pleasure!

On our way out, we stopped for some water and ice cream bars. A nice treat after dealing with the heat! And this beautiful tree covered our pathway.