She could see a beach at a lower level in the distance, curving around in a semi-circle to welcome the sea lapping on its sand.
Beyond the beach, inland, a stretch of grass. A park, complete with palm trees and distant dog walkers.
Beyond that, houses and low-rise apartment blocks, and traffic sliding by on a road.
She had seen pictures of Byron Bay, and it didn’t look quite like this.
This place, wherever it was, seemed a little more built-up. Still surferish, but also urban.
Turning her attention back to the pool, she noticed a man smile at her as he adjusted his goggles.
Did she know this man? Would she welcome this smile in this life?
Having no idea, she offered the smallest of polite smiles in return.
She felt like a tourist with an unfamiliar currency, not knowing how much to tip.
Then an elderly woman in a swimming cap smiled at her as she glided through the water towards her.
“Morning, Nora,” she said, not breaking her stroke. It was a greeting that suggested Nora was a regular here.
“Morning,” Nora said. She stared out at the ocean, to avoid any awkward chatting.
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