it s laughable, because it s obvious who she was, but she denied who she was, because she didn t want that life anymore. what would you want to take from her these days? i mean, what is her message? i think the central message from mercedes gleitze is that, such an incredible example to people generally, and to women. i m so glad to be able to talk about my grandmother with my daughter, for example, because itjust shows you, you can do anything. this film is honouring a pioneer. mercedes gleitze had done it on her own. a secretary who had started swimming in her spare time, and used herfame to raise money to provide housing for the homeless. and now, an inspiration for today s hardy souls, enjoying the pleasures and challenges of a rapidly growing way of embracing the therapeutic joys of a cold, wet winter. what a way to start the morning. it s fantastic. the most perfect, perfect sunrise.