Almost over!
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Aug 8, 2008
After 5 weeks on the road, tonight is our last night before we arrive and settle in Southern California for a few weeks. It has been quite a journey full of amazing scenery, incredible history and special friends & family. Hard to believe our trip is almost over and we head back to NZ soon. Crazy!!Today we headed out from Oakdale, California and drove about an hour and a half into Yosemite. We had to go up a REALLY steep road. Bryce said our car never got out of first gear the whole way. Yikes! Anyway, after that steep road and then lots of curvy driving, we got our first glimpse of Half Dome. It never fails to take my breath away!! It is one of the most amazing sights I have ever seen.
We drove down into Yosemite Valley. As always it was gorgeous. The last time I was there was 23 years ago and it looked even more beautiful. Unfortunately summer means no water in the Yosemite Falls which is sad as they are so stunning, but we had fun looking around. I really wanted to dip my feet in the Merced river as it isn't too deep, too rapidy or too cold. We found a spot and dipped our feet. The kids asked if they could go swimming, so after a quick change in the car, they were ready to swim. It was really fun watching them enjoy the water like we did all those years ago.
After the swim, we drove around a bit and then headed out to Mariposa Grove where there are Giant Sequoia trees. We went a short distance on the trail and enjoyed seeing the amazing trees!! It truly is an amazingly beautiful area. We arrived in the early evening at our hotel and got to enjoy the pool and just relaxing for a bit.
Tomorrow we head down through Fresno and Bakersfield and into Orange County eventually. It will be good to be settled for a week or so before we head to Texas in a week. I am excited about seeing my family too. The Olympics start tomorrow so I am SUPER STOKED!!! I love the Olympics. Go NZ, Go USA, Go Fiji....oh boy, too many countries to support....... edit
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