Wednesday, July 7, 2010

What can you do at 100 Farenheit (38 Celsius) in Davis?

What can you do if the outside temperature is 100 degree? Although it is not humid in inland California, the feel of oven heat with ultraviolet light coming down straight on you is not easy to bear. Swimming is my cure in this hot weather. When I visited Davis over the weekend, I swam at the Arroyo Pool for about an hour, 20 laps totaling 1000 yards. I am slow, but I enjoy the workout. Single entry admission for this facility is $3.50.There is a summer pass, which is whole lot cheaper if you come often. There is a water slide and a huge wading pool. It is a favorite for families. See the two shots of the pool on the left.


















I paid special attention to the temperature difference between Davis (Sacramento Valley) and Campbell (Silicon Valley). That confirms what I heard about the 10-degree difference in Fahrenheit between the inland and south San Jose.

Near my work place at Menlo Park, I often stopped by the Mountain View Eagle Park swimming pool after work for a good swim. The single entry fee is $4.25 for non-resident. I had a 20-use pass I bought in 2005 and they are still honoring that pass. I was quite impressed and happy about that.














Other times, I swam at the Campbell Community Center swimming pool near my home. This one is expensive. The single entry fee is $7.00, and with the 20-use pass, each time averages out to $4.00. I wrote about Beijing swimming experiences and obserevations before. I have a couple of shots to capture the facilities including the locker room and shower. This is quite a paradise to have swimming as a workout option in the US.