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Onsen a Lifetime
A WORD of caution about onsen (hot mineral springs), which were touted in the Travel section ["Japan: Bed, Onsen and Beyond," June 26]: For the novice bather, it is best to begin with only brief dips in the hot spring. My husband, although in excellent physical condition according to his doctor, emerged from his first bath feeling extremely weak and looking white as a sheet. This was caused by the inability of the body to maintain its normal temperature while submerged (except for the head) in hot water. Fortunately our companions, who were experienced with hot springs, knew the antidote: Flood yourself with cool water. It was several hours before my husband returned to his normal coloring. The experience did not deter him from future dips in hot spring baths, but he did limit his time in them.
Shirley Fried
Bethesda
Wynn Las Vegas
I ENJOYED YOUR your article on the Wynn Las Vegas resort [Lab Report, June 26]. I was there on May 31, shortly after it opened, and found it to be a fairly nice hotel, although I was only in the casino for a couple of hours. I stayed at the Flamingo, which I think is the best bargain for mid-Strip in Vegas.
I did have dinner at the SW Steakhouse that evening around 9 p.m. and was seated within a couple of minutes. The service was absolutely horrendous; it took them almost 15 minutes to bring me a refill on my tea, a couple of times, and it wasn't that crowded.
I think I will stick with the Fiore in the Rio, where they spoil you with good service.
Mark Wylan
