The many senses of Oak Ledge

This week at my site, I really enjoyed discovering more about my place through different senses. It smelled like crisp winter air, as it was very cold when I went to my place. The ice has been breaking up more, and the water underneath was sloshing against the rocks and ice that make up my spot. The water smelled the faintest bit like ocean, but I was probably just imagining it (wishful thinking). I could also hear the timid waves beating against the rocks. I loved the sound of it; it really reminded me that springtime is upon us! I even heard birds chirping (though I couldn't identify them - I really tried!). The snow is slowly disappearing but is now just packed down to the point that it feels like it's been there forever. There are a lot of patterns and textures in the snow and ice. The ice on the lake has split up into little pieces, making a sort of mosaic of all different sizes. It was extremely cold on this day, but the air was crisp and moist at the same time. There were a (very) few flurries that melted as soon as they hit any sort of surface. I could almost taste the water splashing into my mouth. 


Here is a photo of a cool pattern/texture I found in the snow:

:-)