Hiking in the Rain

Yesterday Amie and I decided we wanted to get out and explore a little in Aberdeen, even though the weather was a little iffy. It was nice and warm when I got up, so I decided to wear capris. I sure regretted that later though, when the wind and rain took over.

We took a bus out to Torry Battery, an old fort built in 1860 on the coast, right by the Aberdeen harbor entrance. On a clear day, you are supposed to be able to see dolphins playing in the harbor. Well, it was clear when we started for the bus, but by the time we got to Torry Battery, it was certainly NOT clear. As we walked on the cliffs along the coast the rain started, and our umbrellas quickly came out. What's interesting in Aberdeen is you can actually see the bad weather (or clear skies) coming - the line in the sky is very distinct, and it's quite neat to watch the rain heading toward you.

We didn't let the weather win, though. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we still had fun seeing the coast and the fort, and looking for the absent dolphins. We decided this would be a nice walk if the weather was pretty, and we may try it again sometime.