jgalswims

I was in Dover this weekend for Freda's birthday bash. It was so great to see all the friends again. I had an absolutely brilliant time, especially when we swam in Dover harbour on Sunday morning. I did a full lap, savouring each stroke and spending a while in my head, remembering all the hysterical training swims I did in those waters. I was having such a great time with the whole thing that I was actually kind of sad when the swim was over. But that sadness was quickly annulled with Leanne's homemade cakes! :) They were goooood. :)

As I sat on the plane going back to Ireland, I thought back once again to the whole experience over the past two years, and I know people always say this, but I feel so blessed to be involved in this community. Long-distance swimming is truly great. Yes, we've some nutters (as Cliff said on the party boat!), but on the whole, (minus the nutters), the sport is great. :) I love my friends.

jgal