Sun returned to the village a couple of days ago (we're just below the Arctic circle so we don't get polar night, but there are tall mountains to the south blocking out direct sunlight between mid-Nov and late-January). And what's better to celebrate the return of our wonderful life-giving sun... than to plunge straight into the ocean?!
@Undisciplined may have "Fast February" (#873395). We're going more (less?!) hardcore over here. It was 1.8°C (35.3°F—or what's universally known as "retard units").
Yes, this is my verifiably retarded selfie face!
So lemme just assure you that yes, this was cold; and yes, it took like 30 minutes for my toes to regain any form of natural/normal heat.
I, being pretty squeamish about these sorts of things, barely "swam"—more like wade out into waist-deep water, plunge in head-first, and run away to the safety of the cool air and a warm towel. Body feels fucking wonderful for the rest of the day.
One of my companions, however, swam around for a good two minutes. Badass lady.
Will I keep this up for all of February? Probs not (maybe 2-3 a week, though).
What craziness are the Stackers doing for this month? (or year?)