Jeanine and I enjoyed a brisk 4-mile hike to and around Walden Pond on this blustery afternoon.  Despite heavy recent rains, the water level is the lowest I have ever seen it. The path visible in the photo above is normally underwater and taking it for the first time added a new dimension to our visit.  Jeanine paused to gather some decorative winterberry branches that now adorn our farmer’s porch.