This lake plant was interesting to look at on the surface of the water. But the little you could see from the top belied the tangle that was below the surface.

I think this just brings to life why I’ve always been a little squeamish about swimming in lakes or the ocean. You just never know what lies beneath. But you do know there is a lot down there. The water is teeming with plants and animals and I don’t relish the thought of dangling my legs down there like the roots of this plant.