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My grandmother introduced me to the joys of outdoor swimming by forcing my brothers and me into the water until we were blue and shuddering, but a quick dip in even the coldest water leaves you feeling exhilarated for the rest of the day. My one proviso now is that there must be a steaming hot shower waiting afterwards.
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