the essence of life: water...

Water is one of the areas where Juan and I see the world differently. He would prefer to finish the walk, or the drive, and have a shower at home. For me, dunking is an essential part of a hot and sweaty walk - whether a dip in a rock pool by the footpath...

I look grumpy but my personal bath tub by the Drac Blanc valley, 27 July, was heaven on earth.

a swim in a lake (see last post), or simply dipping my toes into the stream across the road from the house:

What an incredible luxury to have this literally on our doorstep. And today, fly swatting and all essential tasks done, I was the only person there.