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Parksville locals have a semi-secret swimming spot located on the Englishman River. The river has carved strange formations into the banks such as this 'double patty'.
It's a favourite place to jump into the water, but can be intimidating because:
i. The water is dark and you can't easily see if there are any obstacles below the surface of the water (there aren't);
ii. The water is cold and there's no easing into it from a jump;
iii. It's also a bit challenging to climb back out of the water without skinning a knee or scraping a foot on the rock.
In the ancient of tradition of boys, I watched one young guy coaxing/teasing his pal into jumping into the water. No idea if he did it as I couldn't wait that long. Mom was nearby though so I figured everyone was safe.
