Evanston, July 24

Finally the wind has shifed, coming from the southwest. The beach was very hot, on arrival, and conversely the water felt cold even though at 73 it was the warmest we have seen yet. The lake appeared flat with wind ripples. It was an easy swim to the wall, although as we approached it was clear that there were 6 inch waves under the ripples. Coming back was harder, but not too hard. So a good swim. The water is still cloudy and tasted a little garbagy, so not a great swim.

Some clouds came in while we were swimming so it was more comfortable on the beach after the swim. Mike prepared tea, rather than coffee, for a change. I kidded him that with his skills at preparing beverages I really didn't need a beach mistress. He didn't find that amusing. Several other men older than us did come with their beach mistresses which made us both jealous.