As predicted, the sky and weather upon my arrival reflected my mood: gray, chilly and dismal. I walked around the grove to some of the high places I'd used as vantage points during my July visit, but couldn't find anything worth a place in the Five. My spirits were as soggy as the ground beneath my feet. I did notice that the lack of rampant vines and brambles afforded a perfect opportunity for me to get closer to the shore, so I went for it.
I like to imagine this bit of land as a place where local scalawags may have hidden their spoils. Catching the ducks in the foreground was an added bonus.
A rocky path was my only passage to the sea wall.
I was amazed by this huge piece of wood: how long had it been there? Was it washed up on the rocks by a storm, or placed there by human hands?
After navigating the rocks and a crooked wooden bridge, I finally arrived at the sea wall.
I'm proudest of this shot: I decided to get as close to the water's edge as I could, and took this picture just as the swan was getting ready to dive for a snack.
By the time I'd taken the last picture in today's Five, my hands were red and stiff from the cold, and the wind had whipped my hair into a frenzy (note: wear a hood next time, girl!). However, my mind was clear and still, and I felt like the day's stresses had been thrown over the sea wall. I walked back to my car with a renewed sense of purpose, and felt better than I had all day.
My ears still ache, and my hands aren't quite back up to temperature, but it was a productive adventure.
I'm not sure where my next trip will take me, or when. After today's mind-clearing walkabout, however, I'm definitely looking forward to the journey.
Until next time,
- Laurie :)
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