This morning was my last swim in the bay until August. The Albany Bulb sent me off with a wild last ride through crazy waves, fog that rolled in and out, and blustery winds. The waves felt an especially fitting goodbye since I will be spending the next six weeks swimming in a (mostly) tranquil… Read More Goodbyes and WTFs (Day 175)
It was foggy at the bulb this morning. I love the fog. I think I’ve already sung its praises on this blog, so I won’t repeat myself except to say that I was extra happy about my swim when I stepped out into the muffled stillness of the foggy morning. Angie and Charlotte were my… Read More Play (Day 61)
Today’s swim was a moment of peace in an otherwise hectic day. The Albany Bulb was heavy with fog that moved in and out as we swam. Unlike other misty mornings, the water wasn’t flat or still, but full of movement and energy. The rest of my day felt as far from the calm, quiet… Read More Moment of Peace (Day 25)
Today was another gorgeous, foggy morning at the bulb. I swam with Angie and Kim and we ran into Colleen who, being the swimming superstar she is, was going for her last swim before heading into shoulder surgery later this morning. I love the quiet of the fog; the mystery. I vividly remember the foggy… Read More Fog (Day 20)