chilly morning

On their recent visit, my in-laws gave us a National Geographic thermometer, which dangles out the window and gives a handy in/out reading. This morning the out read a mighty chilly 2 degrees. I anticipated - and experienced - a glorious cycle to work: frosted, misty meadow and fields, sun streaming through the mist and the filter of turning leaves. Nevertheless, I was loathe to leave the warm flat (22 degrees and the heating still not turned on!) for the morning.

For a rare experience, exactlyhalf was up to enjoy the dawn. Yesterday he rose when I did, but was disappointed that although the bbc predicted a clear morning, it was entirely overcast. I'm pretty sure today's outing will have yielded some pretty stunning pictures. Though I doubt I'll be awake late to read them. (These study goals are becoming onerous, and I forgot how tired-making it is to come home and study...)