A happy band of participants were bussed to the local swimming hall today. Double bonus, not only did they shower, they were also rinsed in chlorine, making them probably among the most attractive people at The Gathering right about now.

Of course, going to the closest thing to a beach in Norway about now requires a certain attitude

Activities included "King of the big floaty blob in the pool", as well as the more informal things one might do in a pool, like steaming together for a photo opportunity.

The more relaxed enjoyed the comforts of the bubble-baths. We did not have the heart to tell them that they were out of order today.

Life is Hard

As the cream of the crop Gathering participants they are, they just couldn't wait to wait in yet another line. Fortunately, it ended up with a display of some pretty impressive diving skills.

Hard Core Participants

Flip, turn, splash!

The child inside of course had certain demands, which were met in an orderly fashion.

Tunnel FX

Fight to the finish

And they all agreed that it had been a nice trip.