The clouds parted and there appeared to be blue sky behind Mt. Moran as we cruised to Elk Island. About halfway along our 20 minute ride, rain drops begin falling on the roof of the boat. The rain was letting up as the boat docked on the island, so we were hopeful for a good picnic dinner.
However, our nice picnic was not to be. About halfway through our dinner, we were treated to not only heavy rain but HAIL. Boy, was the weatherman wrong on this one! All we could do was laugh as we tried to finish our meal in the midst of hailstones, hoping that the downpour would finally stop.
Do I look like I am enjoying this weather ?!? Here I am waiting under a tree for dessert, an apple or peach cobbler which employees were trying to cook on an open stove while being drowned by the pouring rain..
When the rain did not let up, we went back to the boat with the promise that cobbler would be served on the boat. About 10 minutes later, we got the word from the boat captain that the rain had prevented the cobbler from getting warm, so dessert to end the picnic was not possible. Nevertheless, we were all smiles as we waited for Capt. Jim to take us back to Colter Bay Marina. One of the other passengers took this picture of us on the stern of the boat with Mt. Moran partially hidden by my big head.
And yes, the reason it is called Elk Island. Here is a picture of a bull elk coming down to the shore for a drink as dusk settles in. Look at those antlers!
Great photos to accompany the story of your eventful trip! I love the first one with the amazing clouds and blue sky peeking through. The photo of the four of you on the boat is also really good.
ReplyDeleteRain or shine ... seems like a good time was had by all.... like tailgating in the rain. Are you going to be ready to leave your amazing summer life?
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