with his mother to the "safe" beach.

by himself to the "wild" side of the bay.

with the older boys and dives off of the rocks.

to the store with his mother.

could hold his breath for two to three minutes

made friends with some foreign boys

met a girl and was in love

swam through a tunnel under the bay

disappointed and ashamed

proud and satisfied

excited and proud

defiant and sullen

knows he has attained his goal

succumbs to his mother's pressure

understands his efforts were pointless

realizes how dangerous the tunnel is

Puts on plenty of sunscreen.

Eats a big breakfast.

Practices holding his breath for longer and longer times.

Swims as far out in the ocean as he can.