10/27/2008

First Time Swimming


I took my little daughter swimming for the first time, at a wave pool down south in Taiwan. At first, she didn't like it at all; she shivered and said "hug hug". My wife got this floating car, so she said: "Duck!" She also point into the water and say "Fish!" in Chinese.

After that, she was crazy about the water. We would take her out to get a rest from the sun, and she pick up the duck and head back to the water. The swimming cap was mandatory. She threw her's in the sand.

2 comments:

MJ Klein said...

cute story, Patrick.

man those bathing caps are one of the few "for appearances only" things that i dislike about Taiwan. you'll go to a pool and see some dude sitting on the edge, bathing cap, prescription swimming goggles, nose clip, ear plugs, and he can't even effing swim.

when i go to spas i usually let it fall off and i feign ignorance of the fact.

you were missed on Saturday. take care.

Patrick Cowsill said...

Ignorance is underrated. It is not just bliss but also helpful. I wanted to come Saturday - only had family obligations. I'm looking forward to next one. I am sure it was an interesting affair.

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