This morning at 06:24 CET the Northern Hemisphere officially entered the astronomical summer 2017.

Congratulations!

You can start packing for the vacation :)

The only thing that saddens me is that days are getting shorter from now on.

Foolish things and actions are allowed on the longest day of the year.

Wake up your inner child. Connect with nature. Have fun.

I am sorry for all of you in the Southern Hemisphere. You are officially in Winter. Brrrrr ...

Cover photo found on KentLive: Summer Solstice 2017 - when is the longest day of the year?.

Footnote photo found on Gizmodo AU site: These Australian Penguins In Jumpers Are Fake. There is a sad and bizarre story behind the photo. Read it.