Two weeks off at the holidays gave me the freedom to take a few short road trips. First, I saw some of the huge family in L.A. and made a long-awaited stop at LA Vegan Crepe for a late-breakfast buckwheat crepe with Daiya cheese, spinach, mushrooms, and other veggies. The meal was delicious and unique for a longtime herbivore, and it’s served in a nice ambiance.
My next adventure was about an hour east of San Diego. When I lived in Colorado, natural hot springs were a frequent jaunt, and some were gorgeously located outdoors with mountain views. San Diego doesn’t compare, but just an hour away is the tiny town of Jacumba and the laid-back Jacumba Hot Springs Spa and Resort, where I chilled out for a night, soaking in the mineral baths along with other travelers. The sulfur’s healing properties soothe arthritis and soften your skin. I suggested they have more veggie options at the hotel restaurant; luckily there is a Subway a few miles away and a little store across from the spa for nuts, drinks, and so on.
