Rain

They said the rain would stop, but I didn't believe them.

We walked along the canal, watched the flock of birds eating lunch. The fat waddling turkeys, the sad skinny-looking pigeons, ahhh a taste of home. The iguanas, and the pelicans. They moved aound each other peacefully, no pushing or shoving, a far cry from New York birds.

It was peaceful by the water, a nice breeze keeping us cool. We sat for awhile, talking as the winds got stronger and we felt the first rain drops. I thought we had awhile to get back, but they didn't. As we started walking the sky opened up and the rain came pouring down, soaking me instantly, my glasses a mass of spots.

We ran. We laughed, breathing hard, my wet curls falling in my face, no chance of seeing properly through my glasses, but it was glorious. We slowed to a walk and enjoyed the spray.

They said the rain would stop, but I didn't believe them.

Five minutes later is was gone, the sun coming out and drying us up, as if it had never rained at all.