Clear Air Turbulence ...

Looking out of my window, I can see shining clouds - the sea is empty of ships - we are being shaken by turbulence - the wings are quivering silver blades - 

Anne looks up from her William

Boyd - 

I'm aware of the delicate curvature of the earth - 

We're told to keep our seat belts fastened -

We are all silent, trying hard not to imagine the unimaginable - 

The wind is coming from out of Africa the steward says - 

The captain apologizes for the lumps and bumps - 

13.27

Monday March 23 2015

Monarch Airlines jet

35 minutes from Tenerife Sur