Sights Waiting For The Fireworks

Waiting along the Vinoy seawall for the 4th of July fireworks was great; all kinds of things going on to amuse. It looked like rain all afternoon and at one point sprinkled ever so slightly. Just enough to produce this rainbow.

Didn't get more than a few sprinkles, but we had an umbrella so it didn't bother us.

Odd looking clouds and I can't be sure what was going on. Perhaps it was a rain spout.

The boats gathering off shore to see the fireworks.

Hmmm.

Still surprised to see Muslim women dress down here, guess the small-town kid will always be amazed at some things.

This gives you an idea of where we were. Not as crowded as Lake Story.

Yeah, and choppers are always fun to look at.

Pretty sunset.

The coloring changed every few seconds it seemed.

And now, as the sun sets, there is electricity in the air while all of the spectators wait for the fireworks show to begin.

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