My paternal grandfather was a year round swimmer. When I was old enough to learn some geography I understood why. His ancestors came from Caithness where summer temperatures were about the same as winter temperatures here in Downunder.
Looks wonderful. I was wondering if you were still open water swimming. I remember your posts from (was it?) last year or the year before. You inspired me and I am now back ocean swimming one or two days a week. This is all because I can stay with my best friend from High School. She lives 10 minutes from a beautiful beach. And the water is warm; 70sF.
Thanks to your lovely posts over the years and championing of Scotland I have booked a trip for the spring to spend a week hiking in the Highlands — and am researching which other places to visit on the way to and from while referencing your past posts and knitting book essays :) The week includes a morning of invigorating swimming as well! I can’t wait!
KDD & Co 
Where’s Bruce? Did something happen to him, and I missed reading about it?!?
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Bruce is fine – but he is not up to long walking holidays – so he has his own holidays with my parents when we go away
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My paternal grandfather was a year round swimmer. When I was old enough to learn some geography I understood why. His ancestors came from Caithness where summer temperatures were about the same as winter temperatures here in Downunder.
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What a lovely moment with your dogs💜❤️💙
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Looks wonderful. I was wondering if you were still open water swimming. I remember your posts from (was it?) last year or the year before. You inspired me and I am now back ocean swimming one or two days a week. This is all because I can stay with my best friend from High School. She lives 10 minutes from a beautiful beach. And the water is warm; 70sF.
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wow – lovely and warm!
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The pictures are great. How warm is the water tho? We are in Chatham ma on cape cod & hope to get in the water here.
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I admire your stamina. I have a pool across my yard and 90 F degree days and haven’t been in it yet.
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That looks so refreshing!
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Looks fabulous, there is nothing like swimming in the sea, so wish I was there.
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I always enjoy your blogs. The photography is beautiful and your dogs are so happy.
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Lovely pictures of you and your nice dogs ! And refreshing too… in France it’s very very hot ! Merci Kate
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Absolutely gorgeous. Very brave in those cold Scottish waters but good for the soul
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Thanks to your lovely posts over the years and championing of Scotland I have booked a trip for the spring to spend a week hiking in the Highlands — and am researching which other places to visit on the way to and from while referencing your past posts and knitting book essays :) The week includes a morning of invigorating swimming as well! I can’t wait!
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enjoy your trip, Liz!
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