Sunday 2nd September 2001 – 9.15am
Cloud here in the foreground, sat above Barrow, grey but clearing as the cold fresh wind comes on in out of the northwest. Ahead, by Black Combe and out to sea its clear, the sky a bright, optimistic blue. The morning is quiet, save for the occasional car, bus, walker or fluorescent-clad jogger. The day for most people, has yet to start.