Today we got started a little slow. First we dropped Jared Marr off at work and then spent the next 2 hours searching for tire chains for our endeavor into Yosemite National Park. They had received over 3 feet of snow in the last week and we were not even sure if we would be able to make it in. After a three hour drive from San Francisco we found ourselves in one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The mountain passes, flowing streams, waterfalls, and vast forests are absolutely breathtaking and Ben and I both wish that we had another week to climb and explore the national park.
The giant Yosemite waterfall is outstanding. Ben and I climbed as high as we could to the base of the waterfall in order to get the best shots possible. We dominated, but underestimated how much the myst from the falls would SOAK us while trying to get the perfect shot.
After a few hours of roaming around aimlessly we decided to head south through Badger Pass in southern Yosemite and spend the night in Fresno in order to get an early start tomorrow when we head into the Sierra National Park to see the giant Redwoods! I am stoked and can't wait!
Ben and Ben
Wow. Geologically speaking, Yosemite was made by glaciation. But who could have done this but God himself. How breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteThose pics are amazing! You guys have done and seen some pretty sweet stuff so far...I hope you're not expecting anything grand and spectacular in iowa...in fact, you may be pretty disappointed haha...except of course for the fact that you get to hang out with me!! :) safe travels!
ReplyDeletepositively beautiful. and the park is too.
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but seriously, i'm jealous, it looks like you guys are having an amazing time. i can't wait to see you guys tomorrow and hear ALL ABOUT IT! :)
Great pictures. They tell a great story. You are seeing some great country and the God who created all this is blessing you abundantly. Soak it up. No pun intended:-) Dad
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