The summer is made up of trips to the rivers and creeks to swim. I swear the waters are healing. I noticed from the beginning that I looked and felt healthier after the summer was over. The river water is a beautiful clear blue-green color.
I think part of the appeal of life in the Ozark Mountains is that recreation is a natural part of everyday activities. In the afternoon, everyone heads down to the local swimming hole. The one closest to me has a bridge to jump from, and the one nearest my boyfriend has a rope. I’ve jumped from the bridge, but not from the rope, just yet. It’s a pretty big fall.
