The Waterfall

The waterfall

It was a first time in forever the water was this crystal clear.  This was my family’s third visit, however, we’ve never been able to swim ever then. Shining blocks of rocks in the water and the spashes in the water were calling me over.  People were swiming in the placid surface of water. The air was cool and warm under warm droplets of sunlight.

Fresh but frosting water temperature made my legs shiver immediately.  Since it was January, the weather had some remnant of cold air. Firmly, I’ve wore the safe jacket let my body emerge into the water. Following on, my family and my friend’s family members, who came along with us, all dived in and spread out.

Suddenly, from a faraway distance, my dad was shouting toward our side:

• Hey kids! Let’s make it all the way to the fall!

The fall was falling absolutely strong and fascinating. It was like a picture in frame that can be hung on a wall. The stream falling from the top revealed a movement of a flock of wild horses in the field. It feared me a little to get close and reach the peak of it.  By my side, my brother started swimming then. My emulation arose as he passed by me, and promptly, I made my way to the fall.

Using all my strength and energy, I swam my best swimming technique, the breaststroke to meet my goal. Since we had to go upstream, it required a nonstop paddling to at least touch the rock.  As waves of the water escalated, leaving about 1 m to the rock, I couldn’t go any further. I desperately paddled.

Finally, on the tip of my finger, as I touched the slippery surface of a rock, the powerful splashes welcoming me. I sat on the rock and helped my brother and dad to make their way. Our challenge toward the nature had succeeded.

On the other side, mom was leisurely swimming toward us.  I’ve smiled thinking in my head how she will be able to swim across the stream.  My brother and I gallantly dived back into the stream and pushed her to enhance her speed.  Since mom was a type of person who would never put herself in a situation that requires too much energy, we were totally impressed by her attitude.  Therefore, it led our willingness to zestfully support her.