Isabella Bird's travels took her to a mountain hot spring. This encounter occurred during a brief excursion from her main destination. She had been staying in the area for nearly two weeks.
Further details about her journey are available. The hot spring was a new experience for her.
The trip to the hot spring was an overnight one, and it was part of a longer stay in the region.
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