Halfmoon Lake
When we were voting on which Airbnb to reserve, my only request was that it be on a lake. In hindsight, I probably should have inquired about whether the walls actually met the ceiling, but hindsight is 20/20! Waking up at the crack of dawn in a house full of friends, with very little in the way of walls to keep the noise contained, I opted to quietly slip outside and sit on the dock to wait for the sunrise. It may sound idyllic, and it certainly looks beautiful in the photo, but what you don't see is how darn cold it was! My chair was soaked with overnight dew, and my bare feet were frozen within minutes. So, back up to the house I went for shoes, a towel to sit on, and a few moments of warmth. Then back down to the dock I went, this time armed with a few smarter supplies. And it was worth it. The lake was peaceful and still, beauty surrounding me in every direction. It was just me, a few ducks, and the quiet promise of a new day. As the sun began sneaking out from behind the tr...
