I woke up too early this morning after staying up too late and drinking too much wine. It doesn’t take much wine to ruin my next day and I’m usually pretty good about not letting it happen, but, alas, not last night. 

It took significant effort to lug my aching head down to Albany Bulb, but I knew it would be the best thing for me.

It was.

The water was silky, calm and smooth.

The cold cleared my head and woke me up; the immersion in nature boosted my spirit.

We stayed a long time today.