At Flat Rocks. First submersion of the summer. Freezing, but my boyfriend's mom went in so I wasn't about to wimp out in front of her.
In my co-worker's swimming pool, incredibly hungover on the day after the Fourth of July. Swimming was the only thing that saved me that day. I wanted to stay in the water forever.
Up by Katahdin somewhere. That water was so freaking clear. I was going to post a picture of it but everyone in the photos looks cold and not very attractive so I'm skipping it. Use your imagination.
The day before my cousin's wedding, in a very warm hotel swimming pool. Practiced my handstands.
At Flat Rocks and at Devil's Den, the weekend of our anniversary. I was scared to jump off the ledge into the pool of black deepness, but the Carpenter insisted I was safe. He showed me just where to aim for, and stayed in the water "in case I started drowning." After about four false starts ("one, two three...oh wait let me start again."), I finally leapt. It was so exhilarating! Then I did it several more times. That places is so goddamn beautiful. Here's a picture.
Dream zone!!
In the Presumpscot River, by Maggie's and my (not-so) secret spot. Followed, as per tradition, by Fajita Grill overconsumption.
At Willard Beach, two days in a row. Cold -- icy, even -- but I went totally under both times. Willard is kinda gross, but very convenient.
In the ridiculous Andy Warhol pool at the Thompson LES. Got there early enough to avoid the afternoon bikini parade. Felt wealthy. Here's a pic of that (the hot lady in the background is my bf's mom, as mentioned above).
On Sunday, in the Cataracts of Western Maine. Wow. One of the best days I can remember. Skinny dipping, scampering around on sun-soaked rocks, acting like we owned the place -- because we did, practically!
Last night, in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Ocean Park, just south of Old Orchard Beach. The water was the same temperature as the air, and the night was moonless. It was very much like slipping into a cool, silky blackness; there was no telling where the water ended and the sky began.
This week, hopefully one million times, in the Atlantic off the coast of Cape Cod! Vacation!!
xo-E
ps: The FURY paperback is released today. I'm officially a Paperback Writer. If you have a copy or see one in the store, could you Tweet it to me? Thanks, loves.
The thing about swimming in a river is there is little to no safety measures. For one, there's no tampa pool fence to keep any animals from getting in the water with you and, around here, that could very well mean alligators.
ReplyDeleteWhy did you describe the pool that way? If it has swimming pool filters then it shouldn’t be black at all.
ReplyDeleteBetween that water hole and the hotel pool, I'd take the pool any day. It's not as ominously deep and there are enough safety features like a glass pool fencing perth or life guards to make sure nothing goes wrong.
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't know any better, I'd say that swimming hole needs some serious work from any of the good plumbing companies melbourne. Water that black typically isn't a good thing.
ReplyDeleteRivers should start having fences in order to prevent accidents. It is more dangerous than a pool with a balustrade Perth.
ReplyDeleteMaintenance of that place, I think is very expensive. If for example I am a painter vic park and will be in-charge for the repainting of that building, I don't how much salary I will be getting.
ReplyDeleteI love swimming in rivers because they're clean. Compared to pools, you still have to install pool covers to maintain them. But that's alright, though. It's better to have a pool to maintain so I can practice my swimming. - Alexis
ReplyDeleteIt's better to have a pool to maintain, than have no pool at all, right? Here at home, we have a fiberglass pool, and It's easier to clean than common pools. I also like its 2-in-1 purpose because when it's waterless, my sister and I can play some other sport in it, like skateboarding!
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Flat Rocks and Devil's Den truly are dream zones! That's why I had pool builders install a lake-looking pool at home. Just a couple of big rocks did the trick! All you'll need is the black water. It makes you feel close to nature! - Sheena Grace
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