In Russia, they take "snow baths"‏ (here was a letter i thought sounded poetic, and tho i didn't write it i thought i'd post it.)

In Russia, they take "snow baths"‏

First, they "wash" themselves in snow outside
Then, they go inside and take a warm shower
then, they go back outside, and take snow, again, and "wash" themselves, again.

but another way, is to bring fresh snow into the shower, they say
and do the same thing, except in privacy and warmth of the shower indoors.

Apparently, it is extremely invigorating.

Today I walked to the mailbox in bare feet, in the snow, for starters.
It felt good(I had a sweater on, and tights under my pants, so I wasn't cold.

Love, Mommy