Nature conjured up a mystical morning as the warm air over the icy Tama River created a fabulous world of mist.
It’s common around this time of year to have mist over the river.
The effect creates a surrealistic atmosphere.
It’s difficult cycling as visibility is greatly reduced, and my eyesight is already too poor for pre-dawn riding.
But the upside of that is being presented with the opportunity to slowly pedal through the fantastic scenery.
And the cold, dark early hour of my rides means that I pretty much get to have the sight to myself.
Moments like this morning are sheer bliss.
Moreover, now that I am not facing daily abuse in the workplace, my head is not racing, and my heart feels at ease.
Just to top it off, I returned home to find signs of a reviving lawn appearing.
My boasts about having a green thumb made earlier this year are now appearing pride-filled braggado.
Recovery from the fierce heat of the summer has not as been as deep or as fast as I would have liked.
But it seems to be headed in the right direction.
Ironically, the sense of serenity also leaves me a little ill of ease, probably because the feeling is so alien.
But I’m going to enjoy it while it lasts because this, too, shall pass.
AFTERNOON DELIGHT GALLERY
Afforded the opportunity of a late autumn ride with weather reminiscent of early summer, I got out on the bike again later in the day.
