In some ways this blog seems a bit egotistical, but I have good intentions so hopefully that balances it out. I want to immerse in Pachamama (earth) and Mama Cocha (waters) more, to offer prayers of gratitude and healing. Photos and posting is encouraging me to do that. Even if nobody reads my posts, I’m enjoying this. 🙂 And speaking of gratitude, many thanks to spouse Harold who is my unheralded photographer. 🙂 He is very patient. And has a good eye!

Stinson Beach, 9/29/22 Did a little bodysurfing (short john wetsuit), awesome! Had lunch prior to swim with Parkside Levain (such amazingly good bread) and H’s yummy accoutrements. Delightful day!

Lake Tahoe, Sunset Cove, 10/6/22. One of my very favorite swimming spots, water is crystal clear, tiny little beach, intriguing rocks, white sand bottom. So blue! Water a bit colder than earlier in the year but still oh so wonderful.

Heart Lake, Rock Creek/Mosquito Flat Trailhead. 10/8/22, Brrrr…water getting colder! Hard to imagine a more beautiful setting for a (brief) swim.

Grass Lake, 10/14/22–Now the water in the Sierra is getting ridiculously cold (for me)! Normally it just takes me a moment to catch my breath and I can take at least a few strokes. But….woo! Cold, cold, cold! Full immersion and out immediately! Got out before photo op 🙂 Grass Lake is gorgeous anytime, but in the Fall it’s particularly beautiful.

Talley: 29 previous + 4 = 33.
37 to go.

I think I’m going to need to go to Hawaii to get some winter swims in 🙂 And/or San Diego (a bit closer!)