the ocean was the real draw

I think I'm getting a cold or some other funk. Sigh. Just my luck, huh? Not sick all year and now that I'm about to start working... I could feel it on my ride down by the coast this afternoon. I had no energy and my head hurt, and not in the "out in the sun too long" way either. My nose actually hurts on the inside as do my eyes, and my tongue feels swollen (feverish).

It was shockingly pretty out, though, despite my lethargy. I just pedaled along at a steady pace and took several breaks, including dipping my toes in the ocean (brrrrrr!) and riding up on the Venice Beach Pier to catch a few photos of some rather bold birds.

The ocean was the real draw, however. It sparkled today and flirted outrageously with the shore - waves were plentiful! There were lots of folks out but it wasn't crowded. I stuck to myself mostly, only taking the time to talk to one lone lifeguard who just so happens to ride a mountain bike too.

I'm now going to bed in hopes that I'll be able to ride in the morning (I'll see how I feel). I leave here with just my favorite photos from the day to describe it better...