Ian planned us a day of scenic views.

We arrived at the Cannon Aeriel Parkway to a less than clear day.

This is what we were supposed to see.

Our " Pilot " Chris took us up in "Laffayette" The ketchup coloured Gondola, due to be replaced within the next couple of years. (The gondolas not our Dick Van Dyke esque pilot).

We rose up the ski slopes and learned how the slopes were groomed with snow, to create the perfect surface for winter ski parties. Quickly the clouds blocked our view.

This is the view we got,

Here we are posing in front of the spectacular vista.

The observation tower, a pointless exercise my pal was determined to undertake.

And no sooner than we returned to the station, our return flight appeared,

We drove a short distance for the stunning "Old Man " rock formation...

Another disappointed Old Man.

The rain has now begun to lash the area, so Mac's on and on to " Basin Cascade trail".

Lets get it out of the way, My hillarious rain coat,

We headed upstream to Kinsman Falls, the terraine became increasingly boggy as the rain fell.

The rocks however, were not at all slippery, thank goodness.

Back at the actual Basin, the rocks worn smooth by thousands of years of rushing water.

The sun peaks out briefly for our photo.

So dear reader, you will be thrilled to note , we found a public laundry at a local campsite, Ian snoozed in the car with his Tribble while I fluffed and folded, No need for anyone to loan anyone else any underwear.

Dinner at the Red Fox, just up the road, Ian had a Pizza and i had a lovely New England Cottage Pie.. sleep well dear reader, my cottage pie is sitting like concrete at the bottom of my stomach right now xxx