Hot Tub in the Rain
It's been a rainy few weeks here in Topanga Canyon and Los Angeles at large. Even though it has been wet for days, today was the day that the rain won. Saturated earth gave way to little mud slides all over the canyon. There were also many impressive and beautiful waterfalls. We braved the elements and trekked into Santa Monica this afternoon. The canyon was closed to through traffic and there were boulders and trees all over the road but we got through without any problems. I don't think I have ever seen the road so deserted in the middle of the day.
The ride back was visibly more treacherous-- more fallen trees, more boulders. When we got home, Twin Falls Idaho was on TV- which was great - or at least half of it was great- until a large boulder fell onto Topanga Canyon Blvd a few miles away and took out 3 power lines. We cooked and dined by candlelight, which was quite nice, and I was convinced that we may not have the power back for days but it came back on just in time to do the dishes.
We now have a renewed appreciation for everything that electricity has to offer including the ability to heat a hot tub. So, here is my family's hot-tub-in-the-rain advice: wear a plastic grocery bag over your head. The bag not only keeps your hair dry, it also serves as a little rain visor.
Posted by Industrious Bird at January 9, 2005 11:54 PM
