First Day Walk

We are not out of the sick woods yet, but the trees are a little farther apart. Sue was eager to get out for some fresh air. Being a little farther behind in my recovery, I was less keen, but I hate to let her walk alone, so I acquiesced. She was only planning to go the top of the street and back, maybe a half mile in total, maybe a wee bit more, so we donned our gear and off we went.

Before I describe our little walk, however, I feel that I must share Heather's walk. She lives close to Lake Ontario and took the dog down there for sunrise. What a great photo for a New Year sunrise!

Heather reported that there was another spot down in the lake where people were polar dipping. Can you imagine?

Back here, the temperature was probably around -18C/0F. But it was a great day to get out: sunny, no wind, fresh fallen snow. You get your winter duds on and just enjoy the beautiful day. I took this at the top of our block where we turned around.

Walking back toward home, I was too late to photograph the plow coming toward us.

I took a selfie before we went back inside. I was hoping to get more background showing the street behind us, but you don't fiddle around too much in those temperatures.

Frankly speaking, while it was very enjoyable to be out on such a beautiful day, I think we did push the limits of our weak reserves. I am on the upside, but my eyes won't stop watering, and I am trying to recover my voice from wherever it went. Sue still coughs so much that her chest hurts.