Saturday, September 26, 2009

Yosemite National Park, CA

We left early this morning to spend the day at Yosemite.   Enjoy the sights we saw today.

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That is me at the roots of this giant tree!

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These trees are so tall and huge....the camera does them no justice....

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The forest fires have destroyed many of these trees...

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This was in route to our destination....beautiful mountains.

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Rock mountains and rivers....

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The one way bridge....

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As we entered the Yosemite National Park, we had to go thru these rocks with the car.

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Huge boulders....

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This was a swinging bridge.

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These pictures were all taken off the bridge.   Many enjoy the cold, cold water....

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                                                             The beach area...

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This little guy is chubby....everyone feeds them here.

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We move on to other areas.....such a beautiful park.

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The Bikers are out on this beautiful sunny day....

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More of the rivers.....awesome sights.

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These folks are taking a guided tour...

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On through the tunnel....

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This tour bus made it okay...

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More of the burned areas....

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We have arrived at Glacier Point.....what an awesome sight from here!

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We walk up the path to the viewing point.

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And there it is.....God's beautiful creation!  Beautiful!!!

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                                                               Our walk back....much easier.

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Manuel rests and eats some snacks....also feeds the critter right by him!

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They get so close to you.   They want food!

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Our drive back  to Merced (Wal-Mart) was just beautiful.   

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Another great day for us.   This was a beautiful trip, such beautiful mountains, trees, rivers, etc.

tomorrow we will move on and will probably drive to Bakersfield, CA.  Until then!

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