OK, this morning felt a bit more like Fall, mostly because I got out on the lake before the sun crested the hills. Probably my last SUP outing for a couple weeks as I’ll be on vacation in the U.S. next week.
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Golden light over lake and valley.
Swiss farm fields. Some of the farms have little self-service stores where they sell their products. On this morning’s walk I bought Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and fresh eggs.
Spent three and a half hours today taking a Goethe B1 German practice test (or at least the reading, listening, and writing parts). I scored well. Two more practice tests to take before the real deal on 17 November.
Where’s my Fall weather? After the hottest September on record, I’m guessing we might be heading for the hottest October on record. In any case, took the SUP out on the lake this morning and was hot.
One LEGO Shop order, three Gift with Purchase sets. The bags are dubbed “Add-On Packs”, i.e. collections of loosely themed parts, one pirates and the other Halloween. I’m excited for the Halloween pack because it has a part I have been waiting almost two years for.
Hike up to the white cross on a cool and cloudy morning: 5.1 km, 272m ascent, 1h20m, 8°C ☁️. I woke up with headache and nausea, but glad I forced myself to go out. Feeling 100% better now.
Today was a gym day, my least favorite workout (because it’s not outdoors). As a sedentary tech worker approaching my mid-50’s, I figure I need to combat muscle loss (and maybe gain a little). The best part is walking there and back. Today a heron was hunting along the banks of the canal.
Another cool (10° C) morning on the Ägerisee, but less mist this time. Water is still warm from the summer even though it’s now October. I’d like to see how late in the season I can keep going out this year.
Couldn’t resist taking the SUP out on a cold (10° C) but blue sky morning. The lake water is warmer than the air, producing mist.
