Yes, it started to rain pretty hard at this point, while the temperatures dropped. I had worn three layers (t-shirt, button-up overshirt, jacket) but my wife had only worn her t-shirt, so I loaned her one of my layers. We did have umbrellas but we were still getting soaked. They had ponchos but had forgotten to bring them.
While we were in the area, we did the Maharajah Jungle Trek. I carried the tripod with the legs extended for most of it, but taking photos was difficult at best. Here's the bats all bundled up against the cold...
The tigers seemed to not mind, though.
After a while, we took a break in a small covered area near the end of the walk.
We decided to grab some lunch to see if it'd clear up. We headed for Flame Tree BBQ but there wasn't much seating and it was all outside - covered, but you needed to walk to it in the open. Most people had their meals covered with aluminum foil, but I felt bad for some who were carrying their sandwiches in the pouring rain with nothing protecting them.) Having eaten at Tusker House last trip, we knew that they had more interior room, so we headed there. Of course, we weren't the only ones with this idea, and the place was packed. We managed to find three chairs and a high chair, so I ate most of my meal standing up. There were a lot of tense (heck, downright hostile) people walking around, grumbling about everything but specifically people who were done eating but still hanging out in their chairs.
We finished and headed back outside. The rain had mostly subsided and the park was noticably less crowded, but my teeth were chattering like mad and I was shivering, so we decided to call it a day early. I was pretty disappointed as this was the time when those who stuck it out got to really enjoy a quieter park, but again, I didn't walk to make myself sicker and ruin the rest of the trip. So, we headed back to SSR and hopped in the whirlpool tub to warm up.
Feeling better, we headed out to MK for our dinner reservations at Liberty Tree Tavern. On the bus ride, I tried something unusual... the bus wasn't too busy and I had a good view from where I sat, so I took out my Clamperpod, attached it to the side of the seat, stuck the camera on it, and did some "bulb" exposures.
This one is particularily interesting...
Notice the red lines on the left? Here's a close-up.
It says "ALL-STAR MOVIES" repeatedly, instead of a smooth blur. This confused me for a few seconds until I remembered that those LCDs on the front of the bus aren't lit continuously, but instead pulse many times a second. To the naked eye, they look like one solid light but the camera shows how they really are!
Shortly we arrived at MK and headed for our dinner...
last time i got a hair cut( large kid's only shop attached to adult shop) so think we'd be skipping that at WDW.. the poor cms would have to retire
Still, it does let you go right over the crowd in places like this.
), 66 days left until I return and your awe inspiring pictures are keeping me going!!
