Fall foliage

Link @ Ohiopyle

Have always wanted to experience the autumn colours... the warm reds, bright oranges and golden yellows... so vibrant and intense! A stranger waiting at the bus-stop with TK told him that he cannot miss going to the Ohiopyle (a State park in Pennsylvania, south of Pittsburgh) for the fall foliage. So off we went :)

Took a one and a half hour drive on a cold autumn morning, despite the less than optimistic weather forecast. The beautiful fall colours only last for a very short time before the trees become bare so we decided to go in faith that God will hold the rain. It was chilly with the dark clouds hovering above us, threatening to rain every now and then... but thankfully, God granted our prayers. It was really a photo trip and the photos didn't turn out too bad, especially when the precious sun peeked out of the clouds. Charis enjoyed the various stops we made along the way, jumping and running in her boots and big jacket (although she did not "wow" at the colours like we did).

There is actually still quite a bit of green around... we were told that this autumn started late and is not as wet as it should be.... so it explains the lack of intensity of the fall colours. Nevertheless, we were captivated by the beautiful sights.