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Olives, Olympians, and Open Waters: Wild Swimming Adventures in the Gard

Olives, Olympians, and Open Waters: Wild Swimming Adventures in the Gard

Apparently, all it takes is a plunge in the Gardon to awaken one's dormant naiad. The sun warmed my face, the current tickled my toes, and somewhere on the shore, my Provençal picnic of plump olives and squishy violet figs awaited. Who knew that my trusty barefoot shoes would lead to such bliss?