Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: we went out with a small ship to have a bbq on the water . the russians did some fishing and got a lot of nice fish . then some of them went swimming - well , they jumped into the water , stayed there for a moment and then went out again . we wanted to do the same , and so Anica , Maude , Elias and i also took a bath in the very cold sea .

Answer:

They were enjoying the visit and wanted to emulate the local customs to see what they were all about



Why did the speaker and their friends choose to try swimming in the freezing water ?