I have just a bit farther to go before I turn around and head back to the house.

At this point I am not far from Route 1.

I can hear the vehicles.

It’s nice to be walking on a dead-end road

away from the traffic.

The view was a bit different after I turned around

because I was now facing the sun

and the breeze

making it feel even colder

than when the wind was on my back.

If anything

the scenery was even prettier

because of the way the sun hit the ice and snow.

I looked up when I heard the distinct sound of a small prop plane.

That’s when I noticed this nest

probably belonging to an osprey.

Meanwhile

there is still a lot of beauty on the ground.

The good thing about the return walk

it’s downhill.

It’s certainly cold

but I’m not quite ready to leave this wintry, frozen beauty.

I’m back to the railroad track that goes along Mark and Diane’s backyard.

This time I’m facing east.

It is time to get inside before I freeze my toes and fingers

but I must stop to get a close-up of these berries.

That was an invigorating walk.

I’m going inside now for a cup of hot chocolate.

Thanks for coming along.