Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Hetch-Hetchy... that's catchy!

Days four and five consisted of more experiences throughout Yosemite National Park.

We started day 4 day at Glacier Point where there is still snow on the ground despite temps in the 90s. Views from the trailhead offered another viewing angle of Half Dome and more waterfalls.






After Glacier Point, we headed back to the Yosemite Valley for lunch at Cathedral Beach. Then we headed out for another hike to Mirror Lake where Cece and Kelly enjoyed a cool stroll in the lake shallows.

We left the park for a short swim at the hotel followed by dinner. We made our way back to the park during the late evening to secure a good spot along a scenic overlook where we watched darkness descend upon  Half Dome and waited for the stars to take up residence in the blue-black sky.  Star-gazing at 6000 feet in total darkness was an experience we'll all remember for years to come.

Day 5 was our venture to Hetch-Hetchy for a hike around the O'Shaughnessy Dam and Reservoir, which supplies water to San Francisco. We enjoyed some more breathtaking views along the reservoir, including the Wapama Falls and Tueeulala Falls – both among the tallest waterfalls in North America.





After another hot day of hiking, it was on the road again, leaving Yosemite behind as we make our way closer to the coast with a stop in Oakdale - the Cowboy Capital of the World (so they say).

For more photos, go to: https://goo.gl/photos/Js2dAkco575hmowe8




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