Jun
11
2010
Spent 2 nights camping in the end as it was day one of the American summer hols, so the whole goddam place is booked ’til Sept!! Managed to find an RV Park that had one space for two nights, altho we had to (literally) move the tent for day 2. As it was 10 miles outside the entrance gate there was a bit of a queueueue to get in, but we learnt the trick of going in early as poss (ie 8am!) The most amazing place yet we both feel -see Photos page- as it has waterfalls, mountain peaks, wetlands, nature trails, torrential rivers and park rangers, which makes Mike think of Yogi Bear!!
Day One we kind of wandered around, did a couple of short hikes to lower waterfalls and took loads of pix. Day Two was an early one, as we wanted to do a 3-mile hike to Vernal Falls, up about 1000ft elevation. Had a light breaky, packed 2L of water, couple oranges and sarnies and headed off. Walking up the edge of the waterfall was incredible and cold and a bit scary all at the same time. However, when we got to the top, we took the wrong trail path and actually ended up doing a 6.8mile round hike. 2 1/2 hours up, 1 1/2 hours back down (via the easy way!) We think we hiked up 2000ft elevation in total!! we’re blaming the American signage for that!
" Up above the streets and houses, ... "
This pic isnt really clear, but wwe kiked up the left side of the pic through the spray; walking on rocks about 2ft wide whilst passing others on their way down…Toilet roll on stand-by!!
If any of you are planning a trip to Yosemite: DO IT! And book early! We got here early June and some of the campgrounds ere closed because of, wait for it……Snow!!
