Yosemite National Park Day 3

Today we headed to the Park early and started our hike down the Glacier Point trail to the Valley Floor. Highlights came early as we enjoyed seeing a black bear in the meadow on our way to the trail. We hoped we'd get an opportunity to see wildlife and we weren't disappointed. He was the only one, but at least we got to see him in the wild...not some zoo! Our hike (all downhill) was a little over 5 miles in all, at a steep incline and constant switchbacks. All the way down Joe kept talking about how he wished he were going up. By the time we reached the car we'd changed our tune. There is no way I'm doing that hike uphill! If Joe wants to tackle it I'll meet him at the top (in the car!) We headed straight for the Ahwahnee Lodge for lunch. Rainbow Trout crusted in Almonds..pan sauteed...with orzo and veggies...YUM! It was delicious and we were starved. Then it was time for the long drive back to the hotel...sweaty, tired, and covered in dirt and dust from the trail. A/C sure is nice....

Black Bear in the Meadow enroute to Glacier Point Trailhead














Yosemite Falls from the Glacier Point Trail














View of the Yosemite Valley from the Tunnel at the South Entrance to the Park














Half Dome from the trailhead at Glacier Point