Moonlight Swim

I'm really glad that my friend MikeL suggested the Moonlight Swim at Barton Springs. No doubt about it, this is the type of thing that could only happen in Austin. I wasn't sure what to expect. All I knew was it was a potluck, there would be a band, and probably some howling at the moon. I picked up some fresh fruit on the way to the Springs as my potluck contribution, and quickly ran into MikeL and some of his buddies (several I have met before) near the entrance. We snacked a little, watched the band a little, jumped in the water, and swam a little. But mostly, this is the perfect atmosphere to just people watch (or stare, in some cases). Check it out.



The water glows this magical green, and it feels heavenly in this heat. And it was far more crowded than I expected - but it was perfect. Everyone was in a good mood, so being smacked while in the water, splashed in the face, accidental bellyflops off the diving board, toes stubbed on the bottom were all no matter. It was heavenly, and I got a glimpse into why MikeL likes this place so much at night.

A couple of years ago, he wrote a really great post about night swimming at the Springs. Swimming is free from 9-10pm, and is definitely something I want to start doing regularly. Thanks, Austin!