We are settled in Tucson for a few more days. We have been busy shopping and getting prepared for our winter stay in Patagonia. We plan to move to the preserve on Monday.
I finally finished editing my photos from Yosemite National Park. The scenic views were breath-taking and hard to capture with a camera. We visited during the off-season and the place was still busy.
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| Yosemite National Park - Valley |
Traffic in Yosemite was almost as bad as being downtown. They say this national park is one of the most visited parks. I think that is an understatement.
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| Yosemite National Park - Valley |
I did manage to get quite a few shots with no people in it. Timing is everything!
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| Yosemite National Park - Valley |
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| Yosemite National Park - Valley |
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| Yosemite National Park - Valley |
We had lunch at The Awhahnee in Yosemite Valley. A little pricey, but my Waldorf Chicken Croissant was delicious! Sitting outdoors on such a beautiful day was so relaxing.
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| The Awhahnee |
We had entertainment too. This is just one of many squirrels that were running around under our chairs and tables. Snooping for dropped food and every once in a while looking up at people to see if they would take pity on them. One even tried to go inside except one of the staff saw him coming and scared him away.
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| Got lunch? |
Funny, he doesn't look like he is starving. Oh, there were "Do Not Feed" signs up everywhere so it must be all those acorns he has been eating.
After lunch, we went to Glacier Point to see El Capitan and Yosemite Valley.
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| Yosemite National Park - Glacier Point |
Now that's quite a view!
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| Yosemite National Park - Glacier Point |
There was a B&W photo of women posing on this over hanging. I guess they have no fear of heights. I'll stay behind the railing, thank you!
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| Yosemite National Park - Glacier Point |
Happy Trails!
These views are all so classic. How little things have changed in nearly 50 years. Thanks for the show.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me?! A woman posed for a photo on that overhang?! I got a mental image of doing that and it felt like my heart jumped into my throat! No thanks! I'd be right there behind that railing too!
There were 3 women on the rock and they were posing with one foot in the air while holding onto each other's shoulders. Yep, a little crazy!
DeleteWow beautiful shots! I love the image of Glacier Point, hope it's okay I set it as my new background.
ReplyDeleteMy mom always talks about traveling out west to Yosemite when she was younger, but I've never had a chance. Maybe someday!
Thank you Quiet Galaxy! It is nice to know my photo is being put to good use.
DeleteI hope you do get to travel someday soon. Our national parks are amazing to see. Others to add to your list: Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Shenandoah..and the list goes on! Check out the nps.gov for a park near you.