Friday Photo: Sunset in Monmouth

I took this photo the other night, when I was walking back from the centre of town. The sky was both violet and orange--this picture doesn't do it justice--and despite the traffic (there is traffic outside the photo, promise!) everything felt peaceful. I love the late night of spring and summer--kids playing out in the garden till eight or later, the spectacular sunsets (on occasion!), the birdsong. It almost makes the dark winter evenings (and afternoons!) worth it.

I really love the town of Monmouth. It's a wonderful size, small enough to feel friendly but big enough to have some decent shops, and a lovely pedestrianised street in its oldest part--but that's a photo for another post.