In my five months living in Queenstown last year I didn’t make it to Kelvin Heights. Thanks to the 7-day Connectabus pass I bought this week the trip out and back was included. I took a walk around the peninsula and enjoyed an afternoon in the sun before heading off to the Aquatic Centre to swim.
New therapy for my leg: a huge cold bath graciously provided by Lake Wakatipu. This morning I went for a walk to the physio to make an appointment for tomorrow afternoon, then had a brisk walk down to the beach and submerged myself up to my belly button. The morning sunshine was a blanket of warmth, the town was quiet, and there was very little breeze. My tail bone area was feeling a bit sore from being cramped in the car. The cold water felt fantastic against my leg and lower back. I love when cool, fresh water has a numbing feeling on the skin without actually making the core of the body feel cold. This past winter I was advised by my massage therapist to try a cold bath for my leg muscles and trust me, it is far more pleasant to stand in cold water than to sit in it!
Btw, with ACC coverage, my physio appointment will only be $15 NZD. “Or five of your American dollars…”
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