ARRIVING at the loch's edge, I'm delighted to see the water is calm and the sun has risen above a the water is nearby hill.
On the opposite shore, a line of trees and bushes reflect on to the mirror-like surface.
A couple of ducks move slowly towards an area thick with reeds and, overhead, I spot the obvious forked tail of a red kite.
I take in the peaceful surroundings, breathe deeply and feel my body and mind relax. I turn to my friends, Susanna and Alice, and we smile at each other, happily chatting about the warmth of the morning sun on our faces.
Finding a sheltered spot among trees, we take off our outer clothing layers. I'm already wearing a swimming costume and in my rucksack I have a neoprene vest, gloves and socks, which I pull on.
My friends wear only their swimsuits, plus neoprene gloves and socks.
We all have brightly coloured safety floats, which we attach around our waists.
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