5.45am - daybreak at Clearwater Bay Beach

Aiden was keen to start morning swims in the ocean.  So, unsure of the level of commitment, I woke him up at 5.30am as requested, and he absolutely bounced out of bed.  We were on the beach at 5.45am - just a BEAUTIFUL morning - but a little nippy still, walking across the beach with a gentle onshore breeze .  Such a moment of deep happiness for me ten minutes later, out in the beautiful green-blue water, watching the bubbles trailing off my fingers with each stroke, and looking to my left and seeing him next to me, swimming smoothly.  JOY!