lake water

i finished work at 11.15 yesterday. and as work is about 2 mns walk from not only the water, but also the nearest 'lake beach', i wandered over, picked a spot for my towel, and dived in. and it was divine! not having a private pool anymore (in case i haven't said this enough), and not having been to the beach in AGES, it was really amazing. i wasn't doing lengths, just swimming around randomly (although avoiding the swans). in the current heat (which has lasted 7 weeks and will continue another 2-3, they say), it's incredibly refreshing. can't believe i hadn't been yet! will have to make a habit out of this...