Day’s end

There’s nothing quite like going to the top of the hill at the end of a long day and watching the sun set behind the mountains. Even if it is a very chilly evening.

This is my favourite moment, although it’s a difficult one to catch on camera. There are some days, usually in winter, when atmospheric conditions are perfect and just as darkness falls there’s a final, glorious burst of light along the horizon. Even more rarely, it flashes green but this wasn’t one of those days. It’s still spectacular though.

Now, it’s the turn of the moon to rule the skies and for me to come in for a big bowl of corn and potato chowder with a large chunk of soda bread. Yes, I’m ever practical.