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It's early on an autumn morning. The recent change of seasons delays dawn-light a little more each day.

However, a muted glow behind the curtains confirms that morning has arrived. You've

woken up sooner than planned on what is the start of a weekend. Nevertheless, your body feels

suitably rested and your head feels clear. You may as well make the most of your time.

You notice a distinct lack of noise outside. The usual chorus of bird song on nearby trees and

rooftops seems to be muted today. Instead, there is a blissful stillness near perfect silence.

But as your ears tune in a little deeper, you hear the soft sound of patterns on the outer window

still. You pull back your duvet and roll out of bed to inspect further.

Drawing back the curtains, you squint your eyes, preparing for a burst of light.

However, your eyes are just with ease as they are met by a thick blanket of grey cloud.

On moving and seemingly endless, the overcast skies bring a persistent drizzle.

Broken strings of raindrops ripple down the window panes.

You watch as a droplet lands in the centre of your gaze, then slowly cascades down to the bottom

of the pain. Usually, this weather would be a deterrent to outdoor activity.

But today, something inside you feels different, a prevailing urge to get out and explore.

You enjoy a quick breakfast and a warm cup of coffee. Then, you hastily freshen up, get dressed,

and throw on your waterproof jacket. With a crack of a window, you sense that the outside

temperature is quite mild, just right in fact. You won't need to lay it up too heavily.

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