It's not often that Chris is rendered speechless. The view going into Yosemite Valley did it. Awesome does not begin to describe it. The pictures do not do it justice.
This is my first visit to Yosemite. Most of the falls are dried up at this time of year. That means we have to come back in Springtime to see the splendor of the rushing water and wildflowers.
We left Odie in the motor home and drove the car down into the valley. Then we took a bus tour up to Glacier Point. The driver gave a wonderful narration on the ride. He stopped near El Capitan so we could see the rock climbers doing their thing. Mere specks on the rock face.
Then up, up, up to one of the most spectacular vistas in the world. We could see hikers on the point of Half Dome through a telescope. Then it was down, down, down to the valley floor. Most of the people on the bus tour took the bus back down. Chris and I walked down the "Four Mile Trail" which is closer to five miles back to the car. I don't think Odie would have made it. There was some question whether we would make it! Just kidding, we really enjoyed the hike. We only saw five other people on the trail. One woman was running UP! It looked like she wasn't even breathing. Wow!
We saw a bunch of deer on the way. Another couple said they saw a black bear.
On the way out of the valley, the full moon was rising and we stopped for some more pictures. Then back home, tired and happy. What a day!