Lake swimming

Swimming on a lake with a view is ideal.

 My husband regularly swims in a nearby lake. It has been a while since I've picked up swimming of any kind, but I always loved swimming as a child and at other times in my life. While visiting the lake, I tried swimming on the first full day. I hit a few rocks, lost my breath, and hammered my hand on a dock--it was clear, that I needed a few lessons on lake swimming.

The next day my husband accompanied me. I donned the swim bouy and flippers my sister, an avid swimmer, bought me and swam safely alongside my husband fearful of boats and what lurks at the bottom of the lake, I was hesitant, but the more comfortable I became, the more I enjoyed the luscious, clean lake water. What a treat.

Like any new or renewed pasttime, this will take some practice as I learn where to swim, how to be safe, and strengthen my facility for this sport. This is a good time in life to find new pursuits, and swimming will likely be one of thos.