Swimming in the ocean is good for your mental health

Not a theory, it’s an undeniable fact. For the introverts among us, this social distancing thing is not too bad.

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We often get asked what gets us up in the morning. Apart from the sense of urgency that comes from that extra cuppa / wine / water before bed, for me it’s these 2 hurling themselves at my bedroom door with their strident breakfast demands.

The air was cold this morning – your bog standard clear crisp Autumn scenario

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Today is Easter Sunday. Driving down to Manly this morning I was listening to God Forbid on Radio National and caught some interesting commentary which made me think. Easter commemorates the unspeakable horror and misery of the Crucifixion and the sacrifice and taking on of all the nastiness in the world, to the miraculous resurrection 2 days later when everything changes -the sudden and beyond-joyous reversal of fortune that Tolkien called “eucatastrophe”, good catastrophe. . But right now kind of feels like Easter Saturday, the day in between where we aren’t allowed to do anything. This too shall pass. (not going anywhere near the pagan spring / fertility / hare connection because I’d run out of words). This from the perspective of an outsider as I was not brought up in the Christian arm of the Abrahamic Coalition. Hopefully this has not offended anyone.

Back to what I know best.

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Clarity courtesy of the Dive Plus app.

Take only photos, leave only bubbles

Absolute highlight of the day! I like to be under the sea.

These 3 SUP pilots were unimpressed and verging on condescending when I babbled excitedly about my discovery. Their loss.

A reminder: The  Bold & Beautiful swim has been suspended until further notice.

If you are out and about at this time, please take care,
be safe and adhere to recommended guidelines.

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What am I listening to? …….. Part 2