It’s just before 6am and a chilly 7C as I take Sasha for her walk. Everything’s dark. There are stars in the clear sky, washed out by a very bright half moon. I can make out a little of the Milky Way below the Southern Cross.

There’s no wind. It’s silent — too early for the birds. As I round the corner though I can hear the sea nearby.

A beautiful way to start the day.