Doug reminisced a little about a trip his family took across this road when he was 13 or 14. We stopped in a Porcupine campground because he thinks that is where they camped on their trip. Here is a photo of the spring-fed creek at Porcupine campground. Crystal clear.
They must have trouble with black bears in this area because they had warnings all around. They have these metal storage boxes that campers are required to keep their food in. A hefty fine is charged if campers don't comply.
Next, we stopped at Olmstead Point. From Olmstead Point there is a really cool view back down into Yosemite Valley. We walked the .2 mile trail to an overlook and got this great photo.
In case you have forgotten what we look like, here is a selfie of Doug and me in front of a weather-beaten tree at Olmstead Point.
We ate our lunch at Tenaya Lake. As you can see this is a high-mountain lake very near the summit of the Sierra Nevadas. Of course, we ate on the beach and then took a walk part way down the path that goes along the western shore. Here is a photo of our view from our picnic spot.
Found this glacier-fed stream coming off the hillside and just had to take a picture.
After leaving the boundary of Yosemite Natl. Park we came across this partially frozen lake. Kind of amazing!
Most of the day the temperature has been a mild 65+ degrees. As we dropped down the other side of the Sierra Nevadas we noticed the temperature climbing. Here in Bishop it is 97. Thank God for air conditioning!
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