When thinking about different bathing experiences I thought about the experiences I have had bathing in nature. The most recent time was at Lake Waikaremoana. It was a few days into the great walk and once we had dumped our packs at the cabin we went straight to the lake to cool down and wash away the sweat and grime.

I analysed the effect that this blissful bathing experience had on my senses:

Sight: Reflection of the mountains on the water, bright lights of the afternoon sun twinkling across the water, mist evaporating off the water, green forest framing the lake.

Sound : Bird song, rippling water, wind rustling the trees, splashing of the water as we move 

Touch: Cold water, warmth from the sun on my skin, soft breeze 

Scent: The earth, perfume from the shampoo, the water .