- swimming in open water is harder than swimming in a pool
- swimming in open water gives me a high like I’ve never gotten in a pool
- it’s important to get my gear dialed in
- it’s important to take care of my gear
- it’s important to shower after a swim because of DUCK POOP PARASITES
- the back of my neck and base of my skull get crazy cold, so I need extra warm gear
- everyone has their own way of being in the water
- everyone has their own way of dressing for the water……I am in awe of the women who go in for a soak with just a stocking cap!
- swimming with someone doesn’t necessarily mean swimming next to them (see 7)
- there are treasures to be found on the lake floor
love, Sea Witch of the West