It was so important for me to have at least a quick submersion in cold water before the end of my last day as a 48 years old man. This beautiful #pool in this #creek and #waterfall is part of the gorgeous #bowenpark and #millestoneriver. This is my #backyard, literally. It was 5 p.m. #nanaimo #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canada #coldwaterswimming #coldwaterswimmer #nature #rainforest #ocean #outdoors #hiking #hike #rivers #winterswimmer #outdoors #happiness #trail #nature #rainforest #trees #oldgrowth