As we began our walk, we had to stop to admire the effect of sun on clouds.  The sky seemed to be on fire just beyond the mountains.  What an inspiring way to start the day!

The inspiration lasted a long time, but the effect wore off while I slept that night.  In the wee hours, I woke with one eye oozing sticky stuff, the start of my annual allergy.  It must have been quite corrosive, because I had a rusty taste in my mouth.  Great!  I had gone from getting old to being a rust bucket!