Cloudy sunrise over the marina Hudson River colors wall art metal acrylic

This past weekend, my wife and I finally escaped the daily grind for a boat adventure. We teamed up with our friends, who also own a boat, and together, we set our course up the river. Our destination was Shady Harbor Marina, a gem nestled in New Baltimore, N.Y. It's one of the few full-service marinas along the Hudson River, offering everything you could wish for during a weekend getaway: a pool, a fabulous restaurant, and picturesque views. We make it a point to visit at least once a year, and it's always a memorable experience.

The journey from Hudson, N.Y. to the bridges at Ravena is nothing short of breathtaking. The Hudson River in this stretch is adorned with natural beauty, featuring only a couple of small towns and minimal development. It's a serene and unspoiled slice of nature, and Shady Harbor sits right in the heart of this pristine stretch of river. Getting there is half the fun, and once you arrive, the place is pure perfection.

We reached Shady Harbor on a lazy Saturday afternoon, and after settling in, we fired up the grill for a delicious dinner. We relaxed, enjoyed some drinks, and eventually retired for the night. I woke up early on Sunday morning just as the sky was beginning to lighten. I couldn't resist the urge to step outside and take in the breathtaking surroundings. The sky was an artist's masterpiece, and the river resembled a perfect mirror. There was a hint of crispness in the air that added to the beauty. Every sound, from the gentle ripples of the water to the chirping of birds, was crystal clear. My wife was in the process of brewing coffee, so I told her I'd be back shortly. I grabbed my camera, strolled around the marina, and started capturing the magic of the morning.

I took countless photos, but one of them, in particular, became my favorite. It perfectly encapsulated the tranquility and beauty of that morning. The silly side note to this story is a personal touch. When I was a young boy, I had a deep fascination with trains. I used to adore a little jingle that went, "Down at the station." As I wandered around the boat dock, that tune unexpectedly popped into my head. However, I found myself rewriting the lyrics on the spot to fit the scene before me. Instead of "down at the station," it became "Down at the boat dock early in the morning, see all the boats all in a row." I returned to the boat and promptly forgot about it, until I began reviewing the photos. Now, that jingle is firmly stuck in my head, forever connected to that idyllic morning on the Hudson River.

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