#1335 theoldmortuary ponders.

Another day and another squeezed in swim to the days activities. My real handbag has to double up as a swim bag. The dogs had to take a small break in their actual walk.

And I was on a time constraint to get my habitual swim done. Barely time to pose for an action shot.

My neighbours and the Bobbers were all planning dips at 10 but I needed to be out of the water and on the way at that point.

Bobbers at 10. Firestone Bay

Our dogs needed to be groomed and we needed to be on the road.

Yesterday a friend published a Substack about the phenomenal rise in sea swimming at Firestone Bay. I love the way he writes so thought I would share his musings with you.

https://open.substack.com/pub/thehutongbagelco/p/a-cultural-phenomenon?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2zszs8

After reading this I shared this photo of our Bobbers with him.

Summer and Winter Bobbers.

I would urge you to read his Substack.

While everything he says is true he certainly understates the significance of The Hutong Cafe.

I believe is is the beating heart of the Stonehouse Peninsular. A place where heart, passion and good vibes flood out to touch every swimmer, tourist, business person and their dogs who pass by the door. You don’t,even have to go in to feel the magic of Hutong.

Bottom right our dogs at Hutong.

We have taken our friends and family to Hutong. We even made Covid Friends in the Hutong Queue in Pandemic times. Bobbers pop in for warm ups. Does Jack  even mention they offer a free hot water bottle service?

A ponder with someone elses ponderings at its heart. What is not to love.

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