Reasons to be cheerful

I've not had to use my bike lights on the way to work (7.30am) for a couple of weeks now, but the last couple of days have been particularly noteworthy since there has still been some light in the sky as I've been leaving work too.

Not enough to be able to do without the bike lights, but a hint of what's to come!

Tonight cycling along the river opposite the Houses of Parliament I was reminded of the real beauty of winter light. The building was beautifully illuminated, sharp and crisp in the clear winter air, but backed by a deep indigo sky with a lighter halo around it as the last remnants of the day faded away.

Still effing cold though!