Sunday, 16 October 2011

Versailles Part 3 – Caught in the rain





As we started making our way back to the car park (no quick task given the enormity of the property), some very dark and ominous clouds started building up in the east, while the sun was starting to set in the west. It had been a fairly cold, dreary and drab day, but some golden rays of sun managed to sneak out from behind the overcast sky.

We were half hurrying back to the car to avoid the oncoming rain, and half still trying to squeeze in as much of the palace gardens as possible.

Sure enough, we lingered in the gardens too long and it started to rain fairly steadily (with our brollie sitting warm and cozy in the van). We made our way out of the last hedge maze and as we turned to face the palace the sun had lit it up like gold against the dark backdrop of the storm clouds and there was a crystal clear rainbow arching perfectly over it. The golden light was shining through the rain and it was as if we were standing amongst falling glitter.

A really special moment.  

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