Red Kite

Yes I know, a terrible pic, but it wasnt the kind of road where you could pull over. A shame as this beautiful creature flew within a few metres of the van. First time I've seen one on 'our' side of the Lakes, it could equally have been from Grisedale to the West or York to the East.

The rest of the day was spent taking Missy to the vet, poor little thing has a yucky eye infection (I'd guess that's what happens when you stick your snout into everything...) and getting some steroid cream for me... Quite a relief to find out the small bleeding area where I once had frostnip isn't cancerous.

Philosophy Friday
Nothing should go back to 'normal'.
Normal wasn't working.
If we go back to the way things were we will have lost the lesson.
May we rise up and do better.