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Friday, May 13, 2011
Yosemite National Park - 5/13/11
I got up this morning and left Bakersfield around 5:20 this morning and headed out for Yosemite. Made it here just around 4 hours later (there are a few spots where they are doing some construction, so it took a little longer than normal. I checked in at Curry Village around 10 am, and they actually had my tent cabin ready to occupy :)
After putting all my stuff away, I took the Yosemite shuttle to the Mirror Lake trailhead and began my hike. It's not a long hike...only a mile to the lake, and not too steep either. I had some nice weather for the walk, too. Whenever I go to Mirror Lake, I always bring 3 things: my backback, water and my camera. You shouldn't go anywhere in Yosemite without a camera - you never know what you'll see. Trust me ;) Mirror Lake is my favorite spot in Yosemite. It is so pretty. Just a nice place to sit and listen to the birds. I sat there for a while, just enjoying the view and the smell of the pine trees. It was an awesome hike.
So, now I am sitting on the deck of the Curry Village lounge (cuz they have wi-fi here), enjoying the evening, watching the deer feeding not more than 30 feet from me, listening to the evening songs of the birds, and watching the people walking by, and listening to the thunder in the distance (hope no one is up on Half Dome right now!)
Yep, it has been a good day.
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After putting all my stuff away, I took the Yosemite shuttle to the Mirror Lake trailhead and began my hike. It's not a long hike...only a mile to the lake, and not too steep either. I had some nice weather for the walk, too. Whenever I go to Mirror Lake, I always bring 3 things: my backback, water and my camera. You shouldn't go anywhere in Yosemite without a camera - you never know what you'll see. Trust me ;) Mirror Lake is my favorite spot in Yosemite. It is so pretty. Just a nice place to sit and listen to the birds. I sat there for a while, just enjoying the view and the smell of the pine trees. It was an awesome hike.
So, now I am sitting on the deck of the Curry Village lounge (cuz they have wi-fi here), enjoying the evening, watching the deer feeding not more than 30 feet from me, listening to the evening songs of the birds, and watching the people walking by, and listening to the thunder in the distance (hope no one is up on Half Dome right now!)
Yep, it has been a good day.
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Dogwoods in bloom at Yosemite National Park - 5/13/11
I took this pic on my cell phone on the trail to Mirror Lake. Dogwoods are a'blooming all over :)
Curry Village -Yosemite National Park
the mule deer aren't very shy...this guy was about 15 feet away from me.
A deer grazing among the dogwoods this evening
Mirror Lake - Yosemite National Park - 5/13/11
You can only get to the Mirror Lake trailhead via shuttle or bike or by walking if you want (or car if you have handicapped placards). It is not a long hike....only 2 miles round trip. Not too steep (except for the last little section of the trail. When you get to the "lake", you are treated to this view. Nice, huh?
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Placerita Canyon State Park - 5/7/11
After my volunteer job with Free Arts in Venice today, I stopped by Placerita Canyon in Santa Clarita on the way home to check out the birds there. This is a fantastic birding area. Lots and lots of birds here! I took a few pics and posted them below (oh how I long for an image stabilizing telephoto lens....someday.....someday).
Placerita Canyon State Park - Acorn Woodpecker
If you are in the woods and hear a sound a little like a donkey or someone laughing, chances are. it's one of these guys. They are not shy about letting their presence be known.
Placerita Canyon State Park - Western Bluebird (Female)
As is the case with most birds, the females are much duller in color than the males.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Some pics from my trip ....
I posted some more pics (ones from my good camera, and not the cell phone), below. Enjoy!
Golden Gate Bridge - 4/29/11
I started my walk from the View Point in Sausalito, on the north side of the bridge. It was a gorgeous, sunny day.
Golden Gate Bridge - 4/29/11
A view of the Bay Bridge from the Golden Gate Bridge. I took this bridge on the way to Walnut Creek the next day.
Golden Gate Bridge - 4/29/11
A view of the Presidio area, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Golden Gate Bridge - 4/29/11
a bit of trivia: The official color of the Golden Gate Bridge is called International Orange.
Golden Gate Bridge - 4/29/11
Close up of the support tower - a bit of trivia: there are approximately 1,200,000 rivets on the Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge - 4/29/11
View looking toward Sausalito from the View Point on the north side of the bridge
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Point Reyes National Seashore - 4/29/11
view from Chimney Rock Trail - elephant seals on the beach below
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