Bay Area Wanderer: The First Morning

* Bay Area Wanderer: Balboa and 42nd Ave, San Francisco

Homeward-bound down Balboa, the first morning looks like a success. Blue overhead and crisp to the skin.

A foghorn sounded off in the distance. On such a clear day? Strange.

Most restaurants and shops were understandably shuttered.

Folks shuffled off of MUNI buses with hair askew and heavy eyelids.

Good morning, ocean. Good morning, new year.