Before going to bed last night, I decided to step outside briefly, for some fresh air. Night time out here is pleasantly tranquil and blissfully dark. I never realised I’d miss the dark as much as I evidently do. Night time in the city is perpetually swathed in the sodium-D glow of street lights. You never know true darkness in the city. And I never used to appreciate true darkness back when I lived here. Hearteningly though, my night vision is as good as it always was. Perhaps even better.

Actually, being miles from any city for a few days, this is the closest I’ve been to true astronomical twilight in months. And it’s beautiful. It’s just a pity it’s so damn cloudy. I’d love to be able to see some stars while I’m away from all the glare…