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that we were advancing toward congested or cloud free zones. Finally
the fracto-cumulus below would dissolve and then would follow a zone of
clear uninterrupted ocean just befor ethe giant front. This wall of clouds
controlled the entire breadth of the field ahead with amvil like upper
limits extending toward the stratosphere. At oneegyour present heighth
becomes insignificant and you look upward to the superiors, Generally
these fronts are supported by sharp protruding formations that seem to
pierce the atmosphere oe These bayonets of the giants are supported
by solid cloud masses themselves. While this drama is in operation
another minor one, one which assumes 4 Major event then viewed from the
ground, is taking place beneith the base level of the cloud in the form
of a rain shower. Frequently the barrierris such that the light from
the opposite side penetrates the shower giving it a somewhat grotesque
lichting effect. As one enters this barrier he is impressed with the
abruptness and steepness of the cloud wall, particularly with the east
or lee exposure. Imagine being hung on the side of a 8,000 foot wall
with nothing above or below but an endless exposure of cliff. Once
through yeu look down upon the ocean below and the same shower storms
as observed from the front. Penetration of a cloud mass, as in the case
of a mountain, is accomplished not without jostling effects, differing
of course in permitting you to effect a complete penetration rather than
stopphng abruptly at the initiel contact. Naturally the more favored
routes are through a high pass. No gross instability of air is incounter-
ed unless actually invading a cloud. These barrier lines lead either to
unfavorable weather or at least to more complex cloud groupings. |
During the erie moun and evening when the sumrays have the added
color tough they play upon the clouds in auidouy changing mood of light
and shade, It is at this momemt of ecstacy that one looses himself from
the influences of the earthly home and especially is this true with the
added attraction of gorgeousand intensively hued rainbows, many of them

forming complete circles with extra inverted rainbows along the peripheral