Saturday 27 June 2015

June 21: Midwinter Day on Macca

The shortest day of the year was celebrated  with respect to old traditions and a few fun activities of our own.
The traditional midwinter swim was first up with a swim on both sides of the Isthmus.  Cold is an epic understatement. This was followed by recovery in the sauna and spa, and an afternoon Macca multisports olympics. In the evening we enjoyed a mid-winter cocktail, and a spectacular gift of a 13 course degustation menu from Chef Justin.
We welcome the arrival of longer days to give us more daylight in which to explore our island home.


All set for the midwinter swim in sub-zero temperatures. Photo: Lionel Whitehorn

Must run faster....can't feel legs..  Photo: Lionel Whitehorn
 
The east coast. Photo: Mark Baker
 
Post swim hot tub. Photo: Lionel Whitehorn
Shooting hoops at the Macca Olympics. Photo Rich Youd

Recording midwinter.: Photo: Lionel Whitehorn

68th ANARE crew. Photo: Lionel Whitehorn




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