Winter Solstice Swim Experience – Gallery

  1. Introduction to participants, equipment and paperwork check.
  2. Solstice traditions, with examples from various countries. (presented by Maree)
  3. Astrological summary reading. (prepared by Janette)
  4. Hope bouquets and reflection time. (bouquets tied by Frances)
  5. Safety brief and preparation for swim / dip / dook.
  6. Dress and reheat with specifically selected Solstice drink.
  7. Post swim snack and Solstice food traditions outlined by Isabella.
  8. Departure.

Sunday 20th December 2020

Setting up in the dark
As the sun crept higher
Table set
Solstice Swimmers
Light in the darkness
Jewels of colour
Hope bouquets
Pandoro Tree
Janette and Joan
Frances, absent but……
….. Hope bouquets were loved by all.

Monday 21st December 2020

A Grey Scottish Dawn
With candlelight shining
Colour enters the sky
Reflection and peace
Sustenance awaits
Its was too dreich to see Jupiter and Saturn in conjunction but Maree and Isabella swam in the rain with the Urban Mermaids nonetheless and stared at the watery grey sky!! Photo cambridgeindependent.co.uk

Tuesday 22nd December 2020

Solstice Traditions
Morning Reflections
Buchan Pottery Mugs add to the authenticity of the experience.
Mothers and Daughters….
…..find fun together.
We are doing it!
I’ve done it!
We did it!
WOO HOO
This lot look serious!
Straight in..
..and thety are off!
Nope…
… just as daft as the rest of us!
Evening post swim snacks
Berry Shots
Pandoro Centrepiece
Love Scottish Shortbread
Overnight Oats and Solstice Berries
Buckthorn Tea or Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine

Thanks to Isabella from lovefoodandmore for the lovely post swim snacks and warming drinks.