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I thought it was cold and took 10 minutes to take the plunge. K just dived straight in. It was very refreshing after a morning of heat and sweat, once I got in completely.
It was deserted when we arrived and then one of K's fisherman friends came to check on his boat and he dived in as well. He and K caught up on the local fishing gossip. I did a slow crawl.
I got out just in time.
I grabbed my spot on the bench just as the invasion began.
3 families with dozens of small and larger boys, plus 3 elderly women who thought they should have the rest of my bench, never mind any viruses.
The, greek, women went straight into the water so there was no need for argument about social spacing on 'my' bench.
Greek tourists. To na kanoume. We need them.
It's quite a large bay but everyone wants to swim down our end of the beach because it has shade from overhanging trees, there is sand, not rocks as you wade in, and the water is calm even in strong winds.
Next time we will go a little earlier and leave before the crowds. Maybe
It was a refreshing first swim. We should have started months ago
I wish I could swim, but in our waters I would end up as an iceberg!
ReplyDeleteYou need a heated pool!!
DeleteInvasion of the summer tourists, or locals, I prefer to be quiet and have the sea to myself...lol
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comment on the passing of my Oliver, it truly brightened my days.
Hugs dear friend,
~Jo
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Oliver is sorely missed I know. Your photos of him brightened our days
DeleteSO nice to be in the water on a hot day. I guess having tourists there is kind of like you need them but you don't always want them aye
ReplyDeleteIt was the thought of getting there that put us off. However the council has fixed up the road, which we should have known and the water was clean and so cool.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous spot, and close to home! Yes, swim more often, it looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo close to home. We usually start swimming in June. Just got too used to staying at home I think
DeleteI gave an involuntary shiver at he mention of a swim. Pity about the tourists.
ReplyDeleteThe water really was warm but for a first plunge it was still a shock to my system. The med is far warmer than the Pacific!!
DeleteI miss swimming. Hopefully we will in a better position by summer and we might even be allowed to leave the house to go out and visit the beaches
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it while you can
Yes we will go swimming every day now. It was getting into gear and the right frame of mind that held us back. Ridiculous really.
DeleteHope by your summer your lives will be freer
Swimming is what keeps us sane. Without the pool our lives would be hell. Of course, I'd rather swim at your little bay; nature looks after it too.
ReplyDeleteThe winds had covered the whole beach with and bay with sand. It used to be quite stoney in parts. Easy to get in and out.
DeleteSounds very refreshing, especially if followed by a cold beer, a plate of meze and a snooze after!!!
ReplyDeleteThere used to be that wonderful beach bar and we always followed a swim with a coffee or ouzo. Third summer now that it's gone. Very bad for tourism
DeleteIndeed you should have started months ago. Swimming has been an absolute saviour of the sanity in our household, and we couldn't believe that swimming in the sea was banned during the 'lockdown'. Folks could walk round the street within inches of others but couldn't swim out into watery wilderness. I bet all those 'elders' who swim daily never get a whiff of respiratory infection (not even a cold).
ReplyDeleteThat's what those white headers say. Swimming gets them through the winter strong and healthy.
DeleteGreat photos LA. It's throwing it down here in West Cork.
ReplyDeleteCome here and you'll get sunstroke!
DeleteWonderful way to spend the day, shame the tourists turned up.
ReplyDeleteWe will swim early in the morning. Should be quieter
DeleteA cool swim on a hot day sounds idyllic. Enjoy the rest of your summer :)
ReplyDeleteNow we are swimming we should be enjoying the summer more. Thanks
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