Thermalbad

This past Sunday we joined friends of ours at the local Thermalbad.  I didn't really know what to expect from a German public bath other than plenty of Speedos.  I was right about the Speedos, but it was a really cool experience.  3 pools with various activities for children of different ages in each including a wading area, diving boards, water slides and a giant octopus for blobbing.  Each pool is kept at a different temperature for lane swimming and aerobics during the week.  There was a solarium (sauna) as well as a calidarium (steam room) that were available at no extra charge.  The changing rooms included extra large stalls for families.  It was great to watch young and old, families of all shapes and colors, relaxing together.

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