08-22-2011, 11:57 AM
PETRI pool is my nickname for the hot pond. Having a public health grad degree has taught me many things I didn't really need to know. That said, however, I do go in the pond periodically because it is so wonderful. My precautions are as follows: only high tide, only stay by the inlet, not if there are a ton of people or children, shower thoroughly, & never w/ any kind of open skin wound. I haven't had any consequences if I follow these rules. The other small hot pond by Pohoiki is where I did get sick from & never have gone back. It's basic good ole common sense.

