Initially we were only going to the lower viewing point (which is designated as easy). Well, it was steep and had us both blowing. We pushed on from the bridge and climbed about 1/3rd of the way to the top of the falls. It got steeper and wet,so we retreated.
From here we walked a further mile around to Mirror lake. This was a good walk of around 2 miles. Not really a lake more like a small pool.
Had a late lunch outside the visitor centre, in the sun. Very nice. From here we caught a shuttle to Yosemite Falls. We did the walk to the lower falls. Yosemite falls are 5th tallest falls in the world (NZ's Sutherlad falls are 9th).
For the rest of the afternoon we walked in the meadows, where we saw mule deer, including 2 stags just sitting in the grass.
Apart from warnings about bears, there were also warnings about mountain lions/Cougars. Apparently they come down after the mule deer.
Got back to our digs around 4.30 pm. 7 hours mostly walking uphill and down dale. Feet and thighs/legs were hurting. Fell asleep almost immediately.
Went back to the food court earlier than the previous night, not so crowded. On the return bus ride the driver turned out the lights and pointed out the rock climbers up on one of the granite cliff faces. Their personal headlights reminded me of glow worms. All at different heights above the valley floor. Quite spectacular.
Then entertained ourselves in our room.
That's all folks.
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