Thursday, June 15, 2017

Rainy Street Scenes

This evening on the way into the city for a haircut I was caught in the worst rain of my driving life. The interstate was a mess, but it wasn't until I got to the city that things were really bad.  I started shaking on the freeway (60 mph wind gusts?  sheets of rain?  visibility of only a few yards? yes!) and exited onto the high street, then drove up the hill--which involved crossing a main thoroughfare which had become a tiny stream. I found a side street at the top of the hill and parked there. I called my hairdresser, who reported that the road in front of his salon was a creek, and that I should not come. 

So I sat in my parked car.  And I waited.  And waited.  And prayed (not just for myself, but for anyone caught in the maelstrom).  And waited. 

This was my view when I parked.  The rain was so loud.  The lightning and wind were epic.


When I saw the mountain, I felt a surge of relief. 


And after nearly an hour perched on this hill, the sun erupted.


When I finally got home, a rainbow arched into the valley....but I don't have a photo of that blessed sight!

2 comments:

  1. That's the kind of rainstorm best enjoyed from the comfort of home! Glad you kept your head and made it back safely.

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  2. It really is scary to be in a car when something like that happens. I'm glad you were safe.

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