Summer solstice. We were in the mood to mark the occasion and took Castorp to the hill, in time for sunrise at 04:52.

He was racing along across the field as the red ball of the sun emerged behind the next hill. It's been a while since I last watched an actual sunrise, I had forgotten how fast it all is: less than a minute from first glimpse to fully out.

Castorp is now resting contentedly at my feet.

Welcome to the longest day!

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Moments with my whippet.

Castorp lies asleep on his blanket, next to me. Suddenly very heavy breathing, legs are moving, there's even a rare bark. (He never barks when he's awake.)

Happy hunting, my friend.

Ah, he's woken up now. He looks at me, silently. Hello, Castorp.

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This 'little' derp, has cost us quite a lot the past few years... He's 12, semi deaf now, and has become a really needy pup who has no manners. Basically he doesn't care any more. But seeing him rest like this in the mornings is worth it all

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