Herons in the mist
The other day I was riding down the Capital Crescent trail toward work. It was about 6:00 in the morning. The air was brisk.
As I crossed over the C&O Canal, I could see mist rising off the water. The morning sun cast long shadows through the trees, and the streams of light through the mist was surreal.
As I looped around to where the trail parallels the Canal, I saw two enormous blue herons standing on the Canal, one about 10 feet from the other. The mist, the morning sun, the beautiful wildlife, what a day for a ride!
Something must have disturbed the birds, because a minute or two later, they were flying down the canal next to me. It was magnificent. Their huge wings lapping the water with each flap, the mist swirling behind them! Wow!
I was pushing full steam ahead when they came along side me, and silently, effortlessly they sped off, disappearing into the mist ahead.
I wish the world could see scenes like this on their morning commute…
Bill