The lake

There is a disused quarry in Henleaze, a northern suburb of Bristol, that has been used as a swimming pool for eighty years. This weekend I made my first visits there this summer, and it was wonderful. The water was cool and green, the sun was warm on my back, and I swam for the first time since October. Friday afternoon was especially relaxing, as I drove there straight after a 200km drive in the heat and sun. Getting my skin cool and wet was a rare luxury, so after leaving there the rest of my day's work was almost tolerable.