The Autumn is beginning to make itself known, the beaches are emptying and water babies everywhere are able to feel a bit special again. Many people think swimming in the sea all year around is nuts but I think not doing it is nuts. You will never feel bad after a swim (unless you drown I suppose but then you won’t be alive to feel bad about it) and it is good for the soul, for the head and the body.
An acquaintance mentioned a group of year round swimmers to me once not realising I was part of the group.
“There are these crazy ladies who got in the sea in all weathers, “ she said, her eyes round with awe. Then she lowered her voice…
“I have heard that even though many of them have been doing it for years they haven’t aged a day since they started! It’s like they are witches.”
“Don’t be ridiculous,” I said, ” there are no such thing as witches.”
And I walked away cackling…
The Mermaid's Purse 