Tuesday, October 10, 2017

No Rain, No Rainbows

We decided to go out for a drive, even though the forecast was for sun and showers.  There was a waterfall we wanted to find, as well as have lunch in Gairloch, at a hotel with good fish and chips.  We found Victoria Falls, when it started to rain, but walked up to it anyway.  Not only did we find the falls, but a beautiful rainbow.  Double score!
First sighting of Victoria Falls.
 Victoria Falls was named for Queen Victoria, who visited here in 1877.  We tried to find out more about her visit, but Google let us down.
Hiking closer to the top of the falls.

They use the force of the water to produce electricity.

Above the falls, the river runs over red sandstone.

Looking towards Loch Maree, there was a double rainbow!

Loch Maree.
Driving on to Gairloch, the weather was a combination of sun and rain, with more of the latter.  When we arrived at the hotel for lunch, there was a chalkboard leaning against the wall, with "No lunch today" written on it.  Oh, well, it was a beautiful drive, even in the rain.

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