| The Vernal Falls are reached after a
1.2 mile hike up a pretty steep trail Initially a well made up path
complete with W.C.'s and washing facilities part way up. Then, it all
gets a bit tricky.
Steep stone steps and then its through the mist that
the waterfall creates. Soaked, we continue to the top of the first fall. |
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there are the steps. Lots and lots and lots! We were
one of the first visitors that morning. |
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Oh boy, a whole lotta water. And spray for our hair. |
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Dramatic stuff, nest pas? |
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looking down, a rainbow. |
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a rest at the viewing point. Serious walkers can
continue to the Nevada fall.
We didn't.
Not sure about the new hairdo, Jean! |
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looking up the way... |
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...and ever so down the way. |
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Nearly down to safety. We met hundreds on the way up.
Go early is my advice. |
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Back to the serenity of the valley. We
wanted a closer look at El Capitan. |
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Its a heck of a big rock and there were climbers all
over it. Long lens needed to pick them out here. |
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It can take days to get up. People actually sleep
overnight on their ropes. Just hanging around
waiting for the sun to come up.
I'd rather be in a nice comfy bed.
and what about the rest room? |
Ah, that valley view keeps on getting better. |
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Back up once more at Glacier view, it is now spectacularly
clear.
Third time lucky. |
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Its an 'Oh my God' shot! |
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They're all a bit like that. |
This is a close up of Half Dome from the
same viewpoint.
Lots of people climb that, too. |
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Looking over to the north eastern part
of this huge National Park. |
