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Atlanta Zoo And The Big Bad Hail Storm

Despite the tornado and severe weather warnings for Atlanta, we decided to stick it out one more day to take in the Atlanta Zoo. The gloomy day paid off in that we were able to get up close to the animals without the crowds. We took our time watching the munching panda bears. We watched as one massive gorilla posed for photos, dreaming of stardom…and as the otters charged into the water racing each other in pursuit of tasty fish dinners. Suddenly, it began to sprinkle and it was announced that the zoo needed to close now, an hour and a half early, as severe weather was approaching. I ran to use the bathroom and Chris ran to get the van. By the time I got out it was raining and the wind was picking up. It soon began to pour and then bullet sized hail balls came shooting down, stinging my legs, as I ran for the van.. (Thank goodness for the umbrella!) I thought for sure a tornado was going to swoop down at any moment, we could hardly see two feet in front of us, I fear we narrowly escaped with our lives!