Comments on: Barbados Sea Swim: No Adult Supervision!

By: Jane Shattuck Hoyos

Jane Shattuck Hoyos — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:29:24 +0000

I am working my way up to swimming at night in the sea; I can comfortably go in at dusk but not the darkest of night … not yet. Some day, though. You’re right that it’s quite the experience, or so I’ve heard. You’ll have to try it yourself and let me know, Patrick! xx Jane

By: patrick

patrick — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:43:35 +0000

i understand that swimming at night is even more exciting en déshabillé…

By: Jane Shattuck Hoyos

Jane Shattuck Hoyos — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:56:24 +0000

Hi, Jonathan. Did you ever go into the sea for a night swim? My new challenge is to go into the sea for a swim when it’s dark … scares me to pieces, even though there’s really nothing to be frightened of. Uhh … right?

By: Jonathan Brooks

Jonathan Brooks — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:29:05 +0000

Hi Jane,

Just returned from Barbados and my friend was a bit scared of the sea but in the end she loved it too.

By: Jane Shattuck Hoyos

Jane Shattuck Hoyos — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:26:22 +0000

Now that I’m used to it, Ryan, I go in without a thought … I feel quite empowered, actually, to be able to just run into the sea without a care!

Thanks for writing. I bet you’re happy to be out of land-locked Kansas!!

By: Jane Shattuck Hoyos

Jane Shattuck Hoyos — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:24:46 +0000

Oh, Sue, now you’ve done it … you’ve gone and planted an even greater challenge in my mind! I read and re-read your note and couldn’t believe you suggested swimming in the sea at night — in the dark — where you can’t see to the nice, white, reassuring white sandy bottom!

It might take another two years of little-by-little, but I’m gonna do it! Sounds sooo dreamy to float in the sea with the moon reflecting on the surface of the glorious warm Caribbean … ahhh!

Thanks!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:53:29 +0000

The Gap is my favorite hangout on the island – love Dover & Sandy Beach – but to be honest I love just about any beach in the Caribbean.

Now that you’ve taken the plunge, it will be hard to stay out of the water

Love your blog!

By: Canadian Sue

Canadian Sue — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:44:32 +0000

Well done Jane! Enjoy your accomplishment and when you feel like you need a new challenge, try floating in the sea under a full moon. Magical…especially in Barbados.

By: RumShopRyan

RumShopRyan — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:40:07 +0000

I’m from Kansas and now live in southwest Florida. The ocean can be a scary place at first, but it can be your best friend as well.

Good post,
Cheers