Downstream

About two years ago Ella
joined the OSS and took part
in a swim upstream on the
Thames at Sonning. ‘I
thought, why haven’t I done
this sooner? It was just
lovely. I was really surprised
how clear the water was. It
looks very still, it’s only
when you get in you realise
there are strong currents
underneath. I was a little
frightened by boats. We wore
bright swim hats, but when a