I dont even know where to begin..Im in San Francisco right now at my brother's apt and I could be happier about it. Couch, bed, shower, water and so on..Much needed! I have been in Yosemite for the last 3 nights. If any of you have never been here, grab anyone and everyone and come see for yourself. You dont need to backpack to see all this park has to offer. It is absolutely breathtaking. I was fortuane enough to see a good bit but would love to spend some more time there.
So night 1 I parked and camped at the Lower Lee Vining River, very nice and relaxing. They have bear resistant storage everywhere so at all times food, toothpastes, etc must be stored. Why bears like toothpaste I have no idea but apparently they do. So thur night was relaxing, pics will be shown of campsite. Friday morning I set off for a 2 night trip in the Hetch Hethcy area. I wasnt quite sure what to expect but as far as I knew I was ready. You have to carry a bear resistant cannister to store food in which adds 3 pounds to your pack and you keep it at least 100' from you when you camp.
I set off at 11:30 Friday, after miles of driving in the woods trying to find the place to get my permit. 11:30 is NOT a good time to start! I went 10 miles the 1st day, all of up it uphill with the 1st 4 miles climbing nearly 2000'. The sun was beating down and the lack of water sources was not expected. I suffered from heat exhaustion and dehydration leaving me unable to eat much the 1st night. After I set up camp the 1st night, I walked back about a mile to the last 1 inch stream I passed and drank as much water as possible and attempted to relax. I layed down for about and hour and didnt feel quite as faint. Camping this night was exciting. Everyone makes you worry about the bears so every branch that broke had me reaching for my spear just in case. However, the only visitors I had were deer. And when I say I had a doe 5 yards from me and my fire, I am not kidding. She just sat there as if she was hoping I would feed her some jerky so I obliged. I layed down for bed around 10 and heard more footsteps but I was convinced it was just deer so I feel right asleep.
Sunrise comes around 5:30 and from there I set off for another 10 miler but not near as hot now and not near the climb. Unfrotunately my camera was dead so sights from here on were for my eyes only.
This morning I made my way downhill for about 6 or so miles and was happy to see the reservoir in the distance (which I got pics of on the way up).
So here I am in San Fran for a couple of days. Bought to head towards the water and read a little and relax. Pics are coming next. You will see pics of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, which you climb above the 1st day, you will see beehive meadows (1st night of camp), you will see Toulumne Meadows, Tenaya Lake and a few other random bodies of water I came across. Hope you enjoy..
Will repost in a couple of days before I take off again..Hope everyone is well, talk soon.
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