Tuesday I drove an hour from Kanab to Hurricane, Utah and hiked a 2-mile trail. It was short and easy, but that’s what I wanted.

Then I went to Zion Canyon Hot Springs and spent a couple of hours soaking in varying degrees of mineral waters. I got in the 50° cold plunge twice, for 30 seconds each time. I have neuropathy, and later I read that it’s probably not the best thing to do. It’s a beautiful facility, and reminds me of Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

After that I went to my hair appointment and got it buzzed off ✂️. I’m letting the gray grow in and didn’t like having a demarcation line. It gives you a sense of freedom, that’s for sure. It will grow.

When I got back to my place, I made steak and asparagus and then made a recipe for ice cream using cottage cheese, honey, a pinch of sea salt, and a little vanilla. It turned out pretty good, and tastes similar to salted caramel ice cream.

The weather’s been nice, usually ’60s during the day.