Χριστίνα Λ.
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As a Mediterranean this was one of my best life experiences. The sea view from the sauna cabins is breathtaking while hot atmosfere calms my body and mind. While I was enjoying this sweet warmth, I didn't think I could bear to dive into the truly freezing sea right after. I was there on 20 of February this year and as It had snowed heavily in the previous days, the sea surface was covered by a thin layer of ice, for at least 100 meters from the coast. I decided to dare, inspired by the local women who did it. First shock, the cold that enveloped my naked body as I stepped out onto the wooden veranda outside the building. The nudity of all of us was liberating and made me feel the pleasure of the cold. The staircase leading down to the sea was covered in ice. First I put my feet in up to my mid-calf and my bones froze. I couldn't stand it. I turned to leave when I saw that on the opposite side of the ocean, the situation was much better, as the wind was dying down. I decided to try again. I went down the steps and plunged into the icy water. The feeling was unique! I didn't even need a towel when I got out of the water. My skin, like everyone else's, was red. Upon entering, I took a cool shower (it felt like it was hot) and repeated the process from the beginning. I returned home by bike through a snowy landscape and the memory of this day will remain unforgettable to me.