Saturday, December 20, 2008

Polar Dip 2008

It’s in the twenties today, and Sitkans are officially crazy. Annually, Sitkans gather at a boat ramp on Japonski Island, strip down to their bare skin and swimming trunks. Brrrr! En mass, they run to the 40F water for some shock therapy, emerging from their plunge with big grins. Andrew claimed to feel very “rejuvenated.” Here’s a picture of Whitney and Andrew feeling very refreshed.

 Another friend Shari beamed at me in her dripping bikini and gave me a quick run down on hypothermia research conducted by “Dr. Popsicle” at the University of Fairbanks. Funny that would come to her mind at that moment. Our friend David brought his Frisbee into the water with him and tossed it back and forth with his brother. Locals. They keep one-upping us on insanity. 

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