First Visit--Yosemite Valley

How do you describe something you have wanted to see for yourself since forever, and you finally have that opportunity! Words escape us! Yesterday we drove into the Yosemite Valley--we had a hard time understanding why it is called a valley. It is about 3,000 feet deep, and just a mile or two wide. But, it does have sheer walls and a flat floor--kind of....! So, we guess that meets the definition of a "valley!"

Those rock formations! Wow! Since we have no words, let the pictures do the talking....

Because of the narrowness of the valley, most of these pictures were taken from the Tunnel View.

We will be exploring more, but wanted to share our first shots!

In closing, here is a saying by John Muir, from Tunnel View. We agree.

Tomorrow we explore the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, signed into law by President Lincoln in 1864, to preserve both the Grove and Yosemite Valley "for public use, resort, and recreation". Stay tuned!

We will be re-visiting the valley, this time on our bikes. We shall have many more pictures!

Another John Muir quote re: this National Park:

It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter. 

Our excitement continues!
Later!
Roving Riders