The gathering gray clouds did indeed translate to rain, as they were pelted with the wet stuff just before arriving at the trailhead.  They weren’t the only ones with an idea for a day hike, judging by the cars already there.  A few were pulling away.  Paul hoped those people had completed their hike, and weren’t leaving just because of the rain.  Be a damn shame to drive all this way and turn around with no activity on the trail.<br/><br/>Charlette was right about the day looking good early on.  Mother Nature, however, had other ideas in store for them.  Paul cut the engine and unbuckled his seatbelt as she brought her backpack up front.  Her sweatshirt was immediately pulled over her head.  Not a bad idea, he thought.  Always best to stay as toasty as possible.<br/><br/>With the engine off, so too were the windshield wipers.  He absolutely loved the pitter patter of raindrops on the glass and roof of the Subaru.  He knew he could easily fall asleep to that sound.  Paul nodded at Charlette’s question.  “Yeah, it might be bit of a wait, but hey, at least we’re nice and dry,” he answered.