More Moving Across Surfaces

Do you have a favorite Moving Across Surface activity? 
Some experiences that I have enjoyed besides running in the woods:

> SWIMMING - I'm a lake gal, pools feel claustrophobic and I guess I learned to appreciate water with creatures swimming in it more than chemicals.  Our lake had fish, turtles and muskrats and if there were other things, I tried not to notice!  Pools definitely still count as a MAS activity however.

> BOATING - A small to medium sized lake is nice surface for canoes and row boats.   Slicing the oar through the water is a unique feeling like no other; the resistance of the water, which is worth the effort as the boat (I prefer the canoe) parts the surface to gracefully move across the surface.   Paddle, row or glide (I only have a little experience with a sailboat, but they are a nice ride - I like how the air's dimension impacts the ride.)

> BIKING - I've mentioned in past posts how my bike ride on the Cali boardwalk woke me up.   What woke up?  The feel of the bike, controlling the where and how fast, pumping hard, gliding with your feet off the pedals - it's all so fun: control and freedom in tandem.  Yesterday I caught myself riding down a slow street with my hands off the handlebars - now that took me back!  For a few seconds I remembered my inner 12-year old!

Epilogue - I took a night ride tonight.  I prefer to ride in the light, but it's triple digits on the mesa right now, so evening rides for now.  I hit some loose gravel and reminded myself of how it felt to move across slippery surfaces.  Luckily I had my hands on the bike and kept myself upright!

Ride, swim, walk, climb, run, paddle . . .