Camping Swanking - June 28 - July 3

[alphabassettgrrl]

Good to know, thank you. I wouldn't be leaving them anyway, but still.
**hugs**
-k

[Alex]

Guess where I just got back from spending four days? I'm ready to put the tent (if I use one) back to work.

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[Not Afraid]

Ahhhhh, how I miss it!

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Guess where I just got back from spending four days? I'm ready to put the tent (if I use one) back to work.

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Those are beautiful!!!!!!

[innerSpaceman]

Ah Half Dome and Death Falls!


Next Camping Swanking - - the beautiful Ahwahnee Valley!

[Capt Jack]

oh wow

now I remember why I liked camping so much

[MouseWife]

Oooo, Alex!!

So, that one shot is from Glacier Point? Did you do the hike or the drive? Please share any new info that you have, would ya?

The only part of camping I will miss are the campfires. It sure is nice to sit around one at night, roasting marshmallows and telling stories. {oh, and you guys, but I mean all of the work, etc.}

At Target they have a bunch of stuff right now, like ponchos, waterproof matches, telescoping marshmallow roasters {I couldn't resist, even though I have no immediate plans for a roasting} and I forget what else.

Ooo, if you have more pictures, do share!

How nice there is still water flowing. How was the river? I am skittish about going down it if it is gushing too much....

[Alex]

Yes, it is Glacier Point and we drove up. The day before we'd done Upper Yosemite Falls (I made it about 2/3rds; that is the other photo) so following that with 4 Mile (really 4.8 mile) Trail wasn't in the cards. I was sorely tempted to walk down, though, once we were up there.

Also, I was within three feet of a bear at exactly 12:32 a.m. this morning. It was cool; in the morning most camp mates did not agree. Surprisingly, when I woke Lani and told her she just said "uh huh" and went back to sleep.

[Alex]

Missed the question about the river. We did do the rafting and while it looked hoakey everybody agreed it was a fun time. They don't open the rafting until the water is suitably low and slow. There is no thrill in the ride, but it was a fun afternoon killer.

[MouseWife]

Ack! A bear? So, what campground were you in? Were there a lot of bear sightings?

Upper Yosemite Falls. Hmm. I think that one is too hard for me. Is that on a lot of rock, with narrow trails?

The rafting being mellow is just fine with me. A nice little workout, being in the water with my two favorite allies, I hate for it to end. Unless it is too sunny, eh? Then it is just float and burn.