swim 26jun23@boat harbour

 watchers brave the cold windy conditions to spot whales on their north migration. 
the sea is ruffled  by the westerlies, the water a deep turquoise, looks inviting for me. after some old man's yoga in the south corner, I meditate to avoid having to chat with s nosey grey nomad. 
due to regular winter swims and some mental preparedness.
I am not afraid of the water. but research tells me that I need to begin slowly so as to avoid heart failure. but I already knew that, I had listened to my body.
I begin, as usual by wading. a gentle jog in chest deep water. my adrenaline pumps me, charging my inner battery yo overflowing; 1 lap jog, 2 laps breaststroke, 4 of freestyle. a remarkable thing happens when I see another swimmer, doing laps in the other direction. I've never had this experience before. I see its a woman, I think wow, what an amazing person, braving these waters to swim. but my logical mind catches me; aren't you doing the same thing? my tiny ego resists self praise, I laugh. as I push on a few lapsi note she is gone. 
afterwards, I shower, in no hurry to dress, I now enjoy the cold. I also enjoy the sun, toasting me warm again. I sip coffee, eat a muesli bar and begin getting back into shore life. some birds, doves, magpie and honeyeater, lighten my heart even more.
perhaps I saw a mermaid, there is no trace of my swimming friend. 

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