Happy December, writers!
Join us for the monthly support group to lift up and celebrate writers of all persuasions. Thank you to this month’s co-hosts: Joylene Nowell Butler, Chemist Ken, Natalie Aguirre, Nancy Gideon, and Cathrina Constantine!
In November, I had the opportunity to take a bucket-list dream vacation revolving around my favorite sport: SWIMMING! A company in England, SwimTrek, hosts swimming vacations all around the world, and we decided on Baja, Mexico. My college swimming teammates and I glamped on Isla de Espiritu Santo while swimming 2-4 miles a day in the crystal-blue waters of the Sea of Cortez.
The island had no electricity or wi-fi, adding to the spirituality of the experience. We were lucky to have a talented chef who prepared ceviche, fish tacos, and even a birthday cake! There were seven swimmers from my alma mater, and fun new friends from California, Canada, Germany, and Italy.
A highlight was swimming with sea lions.
What a memorable experience! A swimming vacation just *might* be the setting for my next novel.
Jennifer Lane Books 
That looks fantastic and makes me want to take up by resolution of learning how to swim properly – I can float!
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Floating in saltwater is less effortful than in a pool or lake! My friend is taking adult swim lessons, and I admire her for that. There was one rather inexperienced swimmer on our trip, and I was impressed by his growth mindset to use the trip to improve his swimming.
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I had it all planned: local swimming pool within walking distance; card bought with ten trips; swimming gear etc AND Covid happened then we moved. So I’m back to floating and the graceless dog-paddle, haha
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Damn COVID!
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That’s so cool that you went on a swim vacation with your college swim team. I just produced The Sweet Delilah Swim Club, about five women in a college swim team who get together every year at a cabin. You might want to check it out.
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I was intrigued by that title when you mentioned it before, Natalie! Is that play based on a book?
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No, I don’t think it is. I don’t usually enjoy reading plays, but I thought this one was well-written and well-plotted.
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Now that is quite the adventure! What an opportunity. Bet you had a blast.
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Except for the copious mosquito bites, it was a blast indeed!
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How exciting! I’ve been there many times and it is as beautiful as your photos. Glad you were able to experience this. Happy IWSG day, Jennifer!
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I see you’re heading back to Mexico soon, Joylene! What a magical place.
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It is. If you’re ever in my neck of the woods, let me know. Meeting you in person would be so nice.
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