We began the day with a slow hike up the Upper Yosemite Falls Trail. I made it to Columbia Rock, one mile up. Matt and Wendie went on to view the upper falls. We met back up with Grama and had a snack lunch. Then we boarded the bus for the Awahnee Hotel and Yosemite Village, before going back to Curry for dinner, Cinco de Mayo margaritas, and later, and moonlit champagne celebration on the boardwalk in the meadow in honor of J's and my 38th George Day Wedding Anniversary.
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| Matt and Wendie on the trail above the terrible switchbacks, which at least were shaded. |
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| Jeffery, Wendie, Matt, and me at Columbia Rock |
The next six photos form a panorama from Columbia Rock
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| looking north-east towards Yosemite Falls, with the Arrowhead showing on the rock face by it's shadow; otherwise, it seems to be part of the rock face |
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| Half Dome with Clouds Rest in the back center, lined by clouds |
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| true east, where the sun and moon come up, which is where Vernal and Nevada Falls come down |
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| Glacier Point, with our camp-spot and Curry Village at it's feet |
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| Sentinal Dome is in this view |
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| and all the way 'round towards the west towards Cathedral Spires |
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| we decided to go down before Matt and Wendie returned, so we left them a sign-post |
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| Lunch never tasted so good, since yesterday |
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| a display window at the Awahnee Hotel entrance |
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| the front entrance |
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| one of the several extra large fireplaces |
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| I loved this stairway view |
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| the dining room |
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| stained glass panel at the top of long windows |
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| one of the long windows |
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| the Solarium |
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| Mother and son |
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| a lady designed the wall and ceiling stencil art |
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| one of several writing desks, which is where I'd pen my postcards |
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| The Awahnee Hotel |
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| we shared ice creams at Yosemite Village |
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| the champagne Grover gave us to celebrate our Anniversary |
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| out in the middle of the meadow, Matt will do the un-corking |
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| we toast ourselves, and Matt and Wendie, who's anniversary is this month, and Grama, who honeymooned in Yosemite in May 1952 |
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| Ummmmm, good stuff, Maynard! Thanks Uncle Grover, it was yummy! |
Tomorrow is our last day. See you then.
What fun you all had!
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