On the day this photo was taken (a few weeks ago) the weather was coolish. Few people were at the park as it was midweek, and as I said, coolish. The water in the swimming area, which you see pictured, is always 72 degrees F (year-round). That's too cold for me but many younger people such as my grandchildren seem to have no problem with it.
If you look closely at the center of the photo, you will see a man swimming. His wife was also in the water, but off to the right, out of the picture. This swimming area is infested with alligators so one must be careful, but we saw no gators that day; just these two people, who upon further scrutiny, appeared to be in their 70s. I don't think that's very old anymore, but it's too old to be swimming in 72 degree water on a coolish day for crying out loud!
Sorry. I don't care how cold or warm the water is. "Swimming" and "area infested with alligators" just don't belong together in my book.
ReplyDeleteSwimming allowed despite the presence of alligators! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI see no need to swim with the gators. No matter what the temp.
ReplyDeleteMB
It is a gorgeous and idyllic setting, Lowell! And the temperature is just right for swimming. However, even though I love the water and love to swim as well, just knowing the possibility of alligators being around would spook me enough to keep me out of the water. :)
ReplyDeleteTOO COLD. (Sorry for the shouting.)
ReplyDeleteI love he peaceful place
ReplyDelete80 degree is my cut off point. At least the water is clear, but alligators are FAST.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday!
Janis
GDP
Yup... when you are in your seventies anyone 10 years younger is really young and anyone five years older is really old. (:
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more! Way too cold for me to go near the water however, the alligator possibility would have kept me away anyway.
ReplyDeleteIt looks nice to swim, but knowing that there are alligators would stop me.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Lowell! Swimming in crocodile infested water.. that's absolute madness 😊 Have to admit I love walking by the sea, but as for swimming, I'll stick to my pool ☺☺
ReplyDeleteIt's the swimming around gators part that I would object to!
ReplyDeleteI don't swim with alligators no matter what the temp!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't put my foot in the water when there could possibly be some gators. It's crazy to be in that water.
ReplyDeleteNaturaleza siempre hermoda Lovell.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.