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Highgate Men's Pond

Highgate Ponds
Saturday morning swim. I'm a little hungover. I'm quite elated 'cos I just ran a very respectable time at Parkrun. As I arrive on the jetty a happy chap informs that it's great to be alive. I'm in a rush this morning so I waste no time in getting in. I swim round the nearest lifebuoy and swim breaststroke back to the jetty. The water is cold and makes my back tingle and my forearms numb.

I promised I'd go and watch my nephew's swimming lesson near Tufnell Park. We had breakfast after at the Workman's Cafe in Archway. It's been a proper North London morning. He's was right you know, it is great to be alive.