Friday, August 3, 2012

Fabulous Yosemite!

This is from Glacier Point looking towards the valley at the side of Half Dome
Three Brothers
Nevada Falls
Gazing at Half Dome!
Park Rangers!

One of the Trail Heads at Glacier Point
Bridal Falls (an easy hike) Lots of people here!

 Bridal Falls
 We saw doe, coyote, quail, a fawn, but NO BEARS!
El Capitan
 On our way in on Day 2 we spotted this meadow. All around there are signs that ask you not to romp in the meadows because of restoration. So here was a nice wood path to go exploring on.

Already warm at 8 am
 The view in the parking lot at Curry Village
 Heading up the trail to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls

 Uh oh what have I gotten myself into?
 H-O-L-Y Crap! You might say it was a bit rugged.
But worth it!
Our first good up close look at Vernal Falls
 We're not there yet...
 Wait I'll hold this up for ya!
 The falls are very low flowing at this time of year. They say you can get sprayed just hiking up the steps on Mist Trail in the Spring!
The pool at the bottom of Vernal Falls
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 So georgous!
Looking back on the trail to Vernal Falls & Nevada Falls

 The bridge over a portion of  the falls
 The Top of Vernal Falls
 A tranquil scene around the pool above & behind Vernal Falls
 Majestic scenery in every direction
 The "Creek" at Vernal Falls
Nevada Falls!

 The base of Nevada Falls-next time ...To the Top!
My hiking partner!
As we decended we got to see the rainbow!


 Bike riding was awesome!
 Janna wanted to play with him.
 Ahwahnee Hotel only $500.00 a night!

Inside the Ahwahnee
This hotel was the model for the California Adventure Hotel
The view from inside the hotel. It was designated a historical landmark so the public may stroll through it.
 Crazy Yosemite Flower

A last look at Half Dome

Already making plans to go again in the Spring!
Janna's car turned 100,000 on the way back home!

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