It is chilly of a morning, tempting to stay cosy under the comforting weight of the blankets — and yes, I still use woollen blankets, not doonas.
Well, those blankets just haven’t worn out, some even after 45 years, as my wedding present Onkaparinga apple green one is. My frugality dictates that until they do, I’m not replacing them.
As regular readers know, I love sunrises. I have mattress height windows facing north-east, so a gently glowing one like this was more than enough to get me to throw back the covers and rush for coat and camera to share it with you.
Even when there are few clouds to cause a real riot, I appreciate the subtleties and the purity of the colours.
The sun itself is rising further to the east, so to the right of the photo, behind my forest.
Down here at my cabin it is barely out of darkness.
But I’m out of bed, and I will stay up. Put the kettle on, turn on Radio National — let the day begin!