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I really enjoyed reading this as I've swum at some of these places although Red Barn scares me. I swim and itch as a result of skin disorders but I love swimming in these places too.

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I'm glad you enjoyed reading it! I definitely think of you when I think of swimmers.

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I loved reading this essay and I am thinking a lot about different waters and which ones feel most like home. Ive swum in many strange YMCA's and hotel pools on my travels(from a huge pool in China to a Jewish Community Center in Portland Oregon) and most of them were just pools until I felt the rhythm of swimming in my body. The surf at Red Barn does something extra special--in the past few years as I age Ive become addicted to it. Thanks so much for this and I loved the photos.

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it. You've swum in many more pools than I have! But I agree that most are just ho hum until the swimming magics kicks in. Very inspired by your love of Red Barn and its surf. Thank you for instilling a love of water in me! xo

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