Yosemite - Monday

Tried to post this real time but no internet connection in Yosemite.

We wanted to take it easy today, especially with the altitude change. So we did two small hikes- one to Taft Point - was easy but rewarding with crazy scary fissures and an awe inspiring view. Not for people with a fear of heights. The other to Sentinal Dome which rewarded us with amazing 360 degree views. Windy but amazing. Worth the steep climb. Great view of El Capitan, though the sunlight made it hard to see. We meditated at the top and discovered it's impossible to close your eyes to meditate here - too much beauty to see. Had to rush back after sunset to find an open restaurant. Ended up taking pizza back to the room from Timber Loft. Was very good pizza.

Yosemite May 2012 - Sunday

Left for our trip to Yosemite today. We decided to stay in Fresno (at less than 1/3 the price) and go the rest of the short distance tomorrow. Couldn't believe the traffic in the LA area on a Sunday! What a nightmare. Temp was 101 going through Bakersfield, crazy as it is 70 in SD. I have enjoyed the warm evening though. I miss warm evenings just a little bit :-). Happened across a lovely little restaurant, Campagne. Good wine by the glass. Enjoyed a Paraiso Pinot, 2009. Look forward to our first glimpses of Yosemite National Park tomorrow!

Mt. Laguna, April 2012

Another gorgeous day for a hike. We hiked 10 miles today!! Fell in the lake a bit over a swampy pass. 

Mission Trails, March 2012

Mission Trails, February 2012

Several nice trails in Mission Trails, nice day

Blue Sky Reserve, April 2012

Simple, easy hike.

Black Mountain hike Feb 2012

Black Mountain Hike, February 2012

Lake Poway - short hike

January 9, 2012

Went on a short hike with Josh, Kyle & Vikki. Started at the restrooms and went around 30 or 45 minutes then returned. A short hike with views of the lake. Easy and pretty.

Cowles Mountain

February 17, 2012

Hiked Cowles Mountain today, very difficult for me. The steps were very steep going up and being so short, I had to really hike up my legs on every step. The trails got very crowded as well. I talked Josh into taking off today and hanging with me for this hike. And it was still busy on a Friday. I enjoyed the hike. It was 2 hours or so with moderate to difficult on my scale. No bathrooms. Beautiful views of the city, mountains, bay and even the Coronado islands.