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Highgate Men's Pond


Water temp: 20 degrees (so the sign says)

Friday early evening swim. I've caught the very last rays of today's sun as it slips slowly and inevitably behind the trees. I lie on my back in the water and stare up at the clouds. I can't do this for long as I start to drift and the sensations I get from staring at the clouds are far too intense. Who needs drugs?

I swim a couple of laps and leave feeling refreshed and glad I've made the effort. I head off to see my little sister for a quiet birthday drink...