It’s a summery September afternoon at Wattamolla. You’ve just washed off the sweat of the day, taking a dip in the lagoon. Po suggests going for a hike into the bush to explore the waterfalls. You’re still in your trunks, dripping wet from the swim, but wearing boots seems like a wise idea. Even if you look a little ridiculous, like city corpos who wear joggers with their pantsuits.

The walk is short, and soon you’ve followed the falls back down to the other side of the lagoon. Po has another bright idea: why not swim back to the beach? It’s a fair distance to swim, and there’s no way of telling how deep the water will be. But you’re up for an adventure.

One problem: shoes. We’ve got another 20k’s to cycle to the station. The idea of squelchy wet socks and shoes is not hugely appealing.

What would you do?

a. Tie shoelaces around head and secure sneakers to ears. Swim like a dog with your head above the water.

b. Wrap belongings in towel like a swag, and secure towel to head. Easiest if you happen to have a duckie-cute hoodie towel.

c. Make a floating raft out of sticks and reeds, to drag behind you while you swim.

d. Find a long, sturdy twig (helps if it’s a wishbone). Hang shoes off the fork and hook socks on the ends. Hold the other end so stick is upright, and you’re perfectly positioned to swim! (In theory.)

e. Float shoes on their soles. Nudge forward the whole way.

f. Ditch the goddamn shoes. Who needs shoes?! Get back to nature with barefoot cycling.. May be painful, but you’ll look totally hip.

Any other ideas?