I live in a terraced house on a housing estate in a reasonable sized town. You don't have to drive very far, about 4-5 minutes, until you are out in the Chiltern Hills and countryside.
This morning I stepped out to get in the car to go to work. I looked up, a beautiful azure blue sky, a winter chill in the air and to my amazement, a stunning red kite flew over the house, effortlessly gliding on the wind.
I stood, transfixed and watched as it circled, then it's mate flew over the house to join it. I couldn't take my eyes off the birds as they soared away and out of sight.
How they uplifted my heart and sent pure joy running through me.
What a great start to the day.
