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Friday, September 12, 2008 Day 7
We finally adjusted to Pacific Time and it’s almost time to go home.
We toured the Bridalveil Falls and saw a rock climber way up on the cliff of the mountain. He looked like an ant crawling up the wall. I had to use my binoculars to see him. Don was able to zoom in with his camera. From we went to the Village and had some lunch. I got an egg salad croissant and Don got a ham & cheese.
Afterward, we caught the shuttle for Mirror Lake. It was supposed to be an easy stroll. We took the wrong trail. It wasn’t clearly marked. It was very rocky and steep. We were on the horse trail and were in mountain lion country, which was a bit scary. I’m glad we didn’t see any. The lake had dried up over the summer so we walked across to the other side. We climbed up to a rock overlooking the dried up lake to take some more photos. We found the easy path to walk down. I spotted a coyote in the woods. He sat down to scratch himself and walked away paying no attention to us. He was the size of a German Sheppard and looked sort of like one.
When we got back, we made a stop at the gift shop and then walked to the swinging bridge. It was rather a disappointment. It didn’t swing. We took more photos and headed back to the parking lot and out of the park saying Goodbye to Yosemite.
We ate at the Pizza Plus. We both got ribs and took a box to have for lunch tomorrow. We are watching a movie and we’ll be turning in.
Karol, your pictures are just magnificent. However, after just returning from Yellowstone, we learn that pictures are wonderful, but, being there is so awesome that there doesn't seem to be a photo that can really capture the beauty and excitement of seeing God's country. You came close because you make Dave & I want to visit Yosemite now. You had a wonderful time - that is evident and once again - I'm so glad you had this opportunity.
It is really great that you journaled each day and have the photos to go along with your journal. I should have journaled too. I have on several of our trips, but, I didn't at Yellowstone. I am so enjoing your journal and photo trip.
Thanks so much for sharing such beauty with us. The creations that God gave us of the lakes, mountains, waterfalls and wildlife is a gift beyond measure. Your buddy, Ruth
Posted by: Ruth at September 25, 2008 11:27 AMGood to hear from you, Ruth. My parents went to Yellowstone and were in awe of everything they saw. They drove out west around 1963 or 1964. I had just started working and wasn't able to go with them. Yellowstone is on my list of places to see.
Karol
Posted by: Karol at September 25, 2008 9:18 PM