Cool to the Core at Barton Springs in Austin, Texas

It sure is hot in Austin during the summer. Thankfully, there are many swimming holes that stay nice and cool all year long.

I cannot believe it, but I swam the entire length of the Barton Springs pool yesterday. I was tired and HUNGRY when I reached the shallow end.

I have been making a huge effort to get out and MOVE - hiking and swimming have been my personal favorite activities.

On Sundays I try to get the kids out to do something fun in nature, they seem to enjoy the emphasis on movement as well.

For many years I felt disconnected from myself. As I spend more time in the sun with my toes in the water, and more time getting to know the limits of my body through movement, I feel like I am finding myself once again.