We had been heading south for the warmer weather and Almeria was the first place we had arrived at that was close to warm at 18 degrees. We couldn't wait to get into the sea even if it was a little fresh. To the locals we must have looked mad who were all dressed in jumpers while we were running across the dirty grey sands of the Almerian beach in our swimmers and goofy grins across our faces in anticipation of our first taste of the Mediterranean. It took our breath away, literally, and Kayla was quick to exit the freezing waters.