Lakeside

There were several things I wanted to write about today, but after a visit to the lake for lunch the pictures have prevailed.  I can write about sunflowers and other things later this week.

A moored sailboat, rocking greatly in the waves and wind, framed nicely.

It's been a beautiful day today; sunny, not too hot and a good breeze - very nice with the windows wide open.  We took a short trip toward downtown, stopping off to pick up some sub sandwiches, and went to Tenney Park to have our lunch.

Random sunflower by the waves, kitesurfer top center, and a whipping flag on the breakwater.

Madison is the only U.S. Capitol built on an isthmus and one of two U.S. cities on an isthmus, the other being Seattle, Washington.  It's amazing and wonderful to live so near such large, beautiful lakes, and easy to take for granted.  It was nice, sitting there, and I have plans for similar outings yet this Summer.

The breakwater was much needed today, and the tiny red bit at right is where the lock is.

Today there were several fishermen scattered along the lakeside and on the breakwater.  A few families, some with kids swimming in the lake at the small beach area.  And a surprisingly strong wind whipping straight across the lake right at us.  It was bearable long enough to sit for a bit while we ate and take a short walk down to the lock, but we likely would have lingered longer but for that very strong breeze.  We certainly felt a bit windswept after we left.  But all in all, a good part of the day.