Misty morning

The sun is rising behind me as I walk toward the ocean. Today my new routine continues—for the fourth day in a row I have gone for an early morning walk. This morning I walked to the cruise ship terminal to investigate parking options for when my aunt and two cousins arrive for a few hours’ visit on the weekend.

Early mornings are quiet here. Along the way I came across crows scavenging, picking through what was left behind by partying crowds overnight. Two squirrels chattering away in what appeared to be either a heated discussion, or some sort of mating ritual. Seagulls are always numerous along the shoreline, interrupting the patter of running shoes along the concrete path.

Later this morning I will have to walk downtown for a meeting, maneuvering through the crowds of tourists. If only they knew how special the mornings are before they all get up and explore my neighbourhood!