"Danger Cliff, and Other Stories: Giessbach" by Pansy begins with two girls, Fannie and Cora, expressing their excitement over a picture of the Giessbach Falls in Switzerland. Fannie is particularly captivated by the image and expresses a desire to see the falls in person, lamenting that pictures cannot capture the full experience. Tom, another character, joins the conversation and compares the Giessbach Falls to the Cheyenne Cañon Falls in Colorado, which he recently visited. He argues that there are equally grand sights in their own country and recounts his experience of standing close to the falls, feeling the spray on his face, and witnessing multiple waterfalls from a mountain vantage point. Despite Fannie's skepticism about ever traveling to such places, Tom encourages her by suggesting that unexpected opportunities can arise. Cora, who has been quietly observing, asks Tom what he thought about while viewing the falls. Tom shares a humorous thought about using the falls as a shower but also recounts a more profound reflection from a young boy who marveled at the ease with which God creates such wonders. This exchange highlights the characters' differing perspectives on nature and travel, setting the stage for themes of aspiration and appreciation of beauty in the natural world.
By Pansy · First published 2017 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Children's Literature, Travel Fiction