Stretching our wings for a moment while living in these restricted times.
One of my happiest moments of each day has become my daily swim in the sea. I have been a regular summer swimmer since I have lived in my seaside town, but to venture into the water when it is chilly has become a new mini adventure. I never believed those locals who said it was invigorating to dip into the sea while the rest of us are wearing a warm coat (are they mad?!). Of course, the temperature of the water in September isn't that cold, just cool enough to wake up my body and give a little zing. But it feels freeing and adventurous for just ten minutes of the day, which at the moment, really matters. On Sunday, I actually swam next to a cormorant, perched elegantly on a post that stands out from the shore above the tide line. I remained far enough away so as to not disturb this majestic bird as it gently fluttered its wings. It stayed there for what seemed like ages, then suddenly opened its enormous wings and showed its full width. I was speechless (and a little chilly)