Our day started early. Early meaning very very early for a Saturday morning. Surprisingly I woke up after only one snooze at 3:10am! After packing in a hurry we left at 4:30. Our drive would last for 5.5 hours. I am lucky, ‘cause my husband loves travelling too, and also loves driving. So I was off duty. I took a siesta and read a photography magazine to get some quick tips on taking pictures with our brand new Canon T1I. We entered Yosemite National Park at about 9:30am. It was the National park day and so, our $20 fee was waived. We were given guides and maps. We were also warned not to follow any GPS or phone device to navigate ourselves around the valley. So I was trying hopelessly to guide us to our first stop The Glacier point.
Half Dome |
Dragging ourselves from Glacier point, we headed towards the valley. It was already afternoon and we were damn hungry! The sun was harsh and we were baked already. We headed straight to the Village Grill. But, with a stop at the Tunnel view. Another spectacular view of the valley from between the mountains bases. The reason why its called Tunnel view just probably because its at one end of a tunnel leading to the valley. Thousands and thousands of sequoia trees all along the valley base and strikingly high steep faced granite mountains on either side. The view is a definite picture spot. We decided to go back to it on our way back!
Tunnel View |
Yosemite Lodge at the falls was where we were going to stay for the night. After checking in, we went for a walk to the lower falls. It was a short trail. The bed of the falls was full of rocks. The trees all around and the distant peaks on the opposite side made for lovely pics. We retired to our room early after dinner at the food court at the lodge. We had a choice of Pizza, Pasta, burgers and proper American meals with steak and mashed potato. Food tasted much better here thankfully. And we were glad the day ended early. We were in bed to make up for our lack of sleep last night.
Lower Yosemite Falls |
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls |
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