In general, I hate exercise. I like walking well enough, but aside from that, the gym just does not interest me at all. but I *love* to swim.
I might not be the fastest swimmer in the sea, but my stamina is pretty awesome and I have the floating capacity of a polystyrene surfboard. It must be genetic as my Mum and I can virtually sit up and chat in the surf.
Last November, we had a family holiday at the beach and I taught the kids to catch waves on their boogie boards. I love surfing small waves on a boogie board.
But I also love course swimming, yet struggle to get to the pool for a swim very often. So when my neighbours go on holiday and ask me to look after their cat and offer the use of their pool, I jump at the chance. The kids and I had a great time this morning - them practicing their swimming, me just swimming laps or just floating.
Its so peaceful just floating on your back. The water seems to both conduct and muffle sound at the same time. I could fall asleep so easily (and with my superpowers of awesome floating I don't worry about sinking). I fancy that its a very womb-like feeling - floating about in warm water with muffled sound reaching your ears.
Swimming is awesome :)
