Events #1 and #2

#1-Water theme: Polar bear swim!


Jan 1st, perfect time to start my 50 new experiences. People that know me can tell you that I have been in some cold water, but I have never done a polar bear swim.

I recruited my friends, Holly and Jack, and into Buckley Bay we went. The water was shallow and it took a while for the water level to be deep enough for the dunk. The day was misty and cool, and the water pretty $&#^?/**! cold.

Jack is a very brave dude and never walks away from a challenge; he did a full body and head dunk! Luckily, our rented "villa" was on the beach so a hot shower awaited us as soon as we were out.


#2-Edible theme: Raw oysters!

Yes, I know. I'm a foodie and I like oysters-cooked or smoked-but I have never eaten them raw. It goes back to my childhood...

My Dad would bring these giant things home from La Pointe (fish market in Ottawa) and SLURP them! Such noise! I could never bring myself to try them-too revolting.

But I'm a grown woman. I have hiked the GR20 in Corsica, I can face a few oysters.

On Friday January 6th, with my friends, Celeste and Brian, I ate some oysters. The first with tabasco, the second with lemon, and the third with horse radish. Lemon was best. It tasted like the ocean, salty and delicate. I'll eat them again-but I still prefer chocolate.