One of the pure joys of living in the City of the Lakes is indeed our lakes. This hot and humid 4th was the christening of Lake Calhoun this season. I always use it for sunset rides, occasional outdoor yoga and dog walks - but on these hot summer days there is nothing more sane than a dip in the cool waters.
For me it is just an easy trip in a pair of swim trunks and does not need to be a major planning. Even with the hordes of holiday traffic there is always enough room to find a spot on the sand. Today it was a nook in the shade next to the free samples of Snapple which also were refreshing. Coopertone was in the air a block away as I approached. All types: the albinos in need of some ultra violet, the sun Gods and also the few scorchers that are going to hurt in a few hours. The hunks and the has-beens all mingle well as long as you are careful of the lobbing frisbees and footballs. Bikinis for the gals - less is apparently more - and board shorts for the dudes.
But it all comes down to that invigorating water. Cool, fresh and with a jolt of relief. Still relatively clear with soft sand in between the toes. I will sleep well tonight.
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