I got up early so that I could go out onto the common and watch the sunrise, and mark the solstice in my own quiet way. Ben came with me, which made me really happy. :) Also, just before the sun peeked over the horizon, we saw a falcon fly out of the trees to our left and soar in front of us; Ben thinks it was a merlin, which would be really awesome if it was. Hahaha.

Anyway, yes. Happy solstice! <3