at the base of Bridalveil falls

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Almost made it to the top of Vernal Falls, via the John Muir trail. After hiking nearly two miles, with a 900 ft vertical ascent, three scary steep slippery snowfield crossing did me in, and we ha to turn back. sadly, my wonky knee said "enough". But what a beautiful hike we had!

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On Sunday night we hiked to the base of lower Yosemite Falls to catch the moonbow, but 30 or so photogs had beaten us to it...tripods all lined up in a row along the bridge, getting soaked in the mist. The moonbow was gorgeous sight, but by the time I squeezed into position, the clouds had come over and the moon disappeared.

Monday night we ended up at Cooks meadow for a view of the moonbow at Upper Yosemite Falls, serenaded by a choir of frogs.

Many thanks to my brother and nephew for joining me, who don't think I'm nutty at all for standing in a dark field in the cold in the middle of the night listening to frogs, waiting for the moon...and enjoying every moment xoxo

note: looks prettier viewed large

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My nephew is showing an interest in photography, so I try to encourage him at every opportunity. Our trip to Yosemite was the perfect excuse for more photography lessons.

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