Christmas Morning Dip

It's a tradition for some Londoner's to take an early morning dip in the Serpentine (the lake in Hyde Park).  This is not just for anyone, they must qualify and spend several months before hand to win a place in this freezing dip. They are led out to the water by a piper playing "Scotland the Brave"

The line up - ready, steady.....

Jump, dive or slide in as your number is called out.

 Then the thaw out.  Every age has taken part of this crazy event.

January Themes Day - Changes

Oops got caught out for theme day today. Last time I checked it was 'best of 2009'. Seems it changed to changes.
So I had to change my mind about what to post.
On Xmas day I posted the mid-winter dip. It was early in the morning freezing cold. They all needed to change into something warm fast!

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Mid-Winter Dip

An alternative to slaving over a hot stove basting the turkey. This hardy bunch elected to go for an early morning swim in the Serpentine (a lake in Hyde Park).
What quirky activities happen in your region on Xmas Day?