Olympic Venues

Regrettably, the first Olympic Games weren’t televised. That probably won’t surprise you as they were held hundreds of years before Christ in ancient Athens. But we know what events took place through numerous rather lovely and detailed sketches on broken shards of pottery. Wrestling was definitely included. As was running. And discus too. And more…

2022 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW

For the faithful multitudes who follow this epic quest, can I begin by saying, ‘Children, the hard years are behind us.’ It seems the wretched COVID has swum offshore (drowned, I hope) because borders are open, international travel is back on, and, most importantly for us here, The Quest is back in full flight. I’m…

2020 – the Year in Review

The dream continues (despite COVID). 2020 was meant to be, in the words of the 45th president of the United States, “Great. Really great.’ I turned 50 so set myself the poetic target of 50 new pools-an inspiringly, dizzyingly ambitious goal when you remember 37 is the most I’ve ever conquered in a single year…

2019 – The Year in Review

Once again, it’s been 12 months of far-flung swimming adventures and zero (yes, zero) blogging. My profuse apologies. In fact, avid followers of the WAPQ (the World’s Awesomest Pool Quest) would note that not only did I fail to make a single update in 2019, but 2018 too. Rest assured aquatic friends, all is well.…

2017 – The year in Review

Three milestones in one post. Shake your head in disbelief if you will, but read on. It’s all true. (As always, click on every image to see in full) Firstly, Pool Of The Year (otherwise known as, POTY). Pool #446 – QUT, Garden Point We’re only in September, but I’m sure I’ve already found it.…

2015 – The Year in Review

2015 was another good year. 28 new pools were conquered which is 4 ahead of target (as the 2nd fascinating chart shows) and I’m well on the way to 40% of The Quest being complete. Passing through Europe on the way home from New York opened up a slew of opportunities, but now we’re back…