Swimming in the pool

Memories don't come better than those of swimming in our pool.  At first, we swam in a paddle pool. Then, to our absolute delight, mum and dad decided to install a big pool. One of my favourite memories is of the new pool filling up and getting to swim in it for the first time.  The pool brought countless hours of delight.

Paddle pool

Newlands Public Pool

Having our pool built

Swimming in our wonderful pool

Wiley Pool with Shushann and Cathy

 

Fun in the pool with Matt

Sometimes the best things in life are unplanned

A lovely spontaneous outing with Elna to the North Sydney pool. After that, we enjoyed the sunset and explored the beautiful Wendy's Secret Garden.  

The joys of having a pesky nephew

Here we are a fun party in Elgin.  Matt did his very best to ensure I didn't overheat in the sun!

North Sydney pool

I've started doing lengths at North Sydney pool every day.   What a beautiful, soul enriching place it is.

Jamberoo Water Park

We visited Jamberoo Water Park just outside Kiama (couple of hours of Sydney). It was a blast with some fantastic water rides. The highlight was the the Taipan, 100 metres of steep swirling rapids through pitch black tunnels. So that's how it feels to be swallowed by a snake. Ally and I took it in shifts as Mack was not allowed in. In the break, I read Ken Follett's epic read, "The Pillars of the Earth." One of the best books I have ever read...

Sunday Swim

The sun came out on Sunday after 4 days of battering winds and rain. What better way to celebrate than with a swim. My new sun tinted goggles are a win.