The 54th Limmatschwimmen (swimming in the Limmat river through the city of Zurich) started!

Left behind floating see-horses, the choice for inflatable pets of 2018, waiting for a owner

The Limmat river dotted with some of the 4,500 registered swimmers

Tea break in  the middle of the 2 kilometer long swim

The point of view of the Limmat Abyss Monster

Last waves before the end …

… and here is the goal! 90 minutes for 2 kilometers along the stream… not bad, not bad 😀

Click each picture to enlarge. Pictures shot with Olympus TG-1