This being Australia Day, I thought I’d take a walk through the archives and look for something quintessentially Australian. Something from Sydney. My folks and the rest of the cows live in Sydney and every other year I go back to hang out with them as well as play tourist, albeit a familiar tourist.
I’ve chosen the Bondi Icebergs Club, which is a saltwater swimming pool down the road from Bondi Beach. Back in the day, it started out as a winter swimming club so that lifesavers could stay fit in the colder months.
I used to be an avid swimmer but I think I’ve been swimming there only once and I remember that the water was freezing. It took ages for me to get started on laps because I was standing on the side, not wanting to get in. They don’t heat the pool and I’m particularly chicken about cold water.
I have, however, had lunch on the balcony from their bistro menu. It was a far more agreeable experience – eating and drinking with friends, taking in the ocean view, and watching the lap swimmers do their thing. The Bondi Icebergs website says that 82 whales have been seen from deck. I’m hoping I spy one next time.
~ Spotted Cow
Wandering Cows 
This pool looks so inviting, though I’m not a cold water fan, either.
Yes, the setting of this pool is particularly amazing, with the ocean backdrop and all. Shame that I find it so difficult to just jump in !