After spending most of the summer cursing the sun, today I find myself rooting the temperature up for once. With a predicted high of 12˚ c (54˚ f), it’s not looking so good.
This afternoon we are scheduled to swim across the lake. In 19˚ c water. I’m not exactly sure how cold 19-degree water will feel, but it seems to be too cold for most mortals to handle, given that events such as the Limmat River Swim are being cancelled left and right these days.
Today’s Seeüberquerung, however, is still on. Meaning if I want to get out of it, I have to actually choose to chicken out myself. But when will I get another chance to do this? It’s not like you can just swim across the lake whenever the mood strikes you – there are giant ferry boats and such to dodge. Much safer to go with an organized group, especially one with little boats full of life preservers that accompany you across in case your muscles stop working due to their being frozen. Right?
I’ll let you know what happens. That is, if my fingers don’t freeze off and I’m still able to type upon my return. So no promises.
Anyone want to lend me a wetsuit?
Good luck with the swim!! you’re so brave!
(no wet suit in stock though, sorry)
Good luck!!