Evanston, June 30

All the way to the wall, first full swim of the season. Today the sky was sunny, still a bit cool early in the morning, but the water was about the same, 66 near the beach, 65 by the wall, and very clear. We could see the bottom the whole way, which isn't saying much as sand has come in and the whole route is shallower. Except for a few ripples the water was perfectly flat going out. By the time we headed back a south breeze had developed and we could feel the wind and small waves in our face. Nonetheless, a great swim. By the time we were back it was starting to cloud over, so we considered having our coffee on the beach and going home. But by the time we were ready to leave the sun was out again so we ended up staying another hour or so. Some of the fun was gone as, being legal this year, we did not have to evade the briefcase, who dutifully made his appointed rounds. Lots of kids on the beach who seemed to want to play where ever we were sitting. But a pleasant beach day anyway.