Unexpectedly great swims - log #7
Concluding the list of new spots I visited in 2025 with swims in Oostduinkerke and Düsseldorf. From now on I'll include how to get there by public transport, in case you're planning to go.
Swimmer's Log
Swimming spots, musings about the water and photos from my trips.
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