So, a trip back to Yosemite, under the ruse of doing another walk to get a better look at some big rocks, but really to catch a glimpse of a big bear/other such dangerous wildlife. The first informaion sign was promising, warning of mountain lions, and how children should be kept close by, and if one attacks, attack back (We weren’t sure if that meant biting it, but we were prepared). Then turning the corner, crowd were all staring off to the side, it turned out to be a bear! Actually, it didn’t look that ferocious, it just ignored the people staring and just carried on foraging. The rest of the walk was pretty uneventful after that, no lions, just a lot of squirrels (frightening things making noises a lot like bears…), until the end where we saw another bear and cub. Interesting how they were all near the campsite we passed, glad I’m not camping there! Cat – does that beat your bear sightings? Yours seemed a bit closer though, not the bigfoot style picture we took!
Then to the Tioga pass, the back door to Yosemite. The 40 mile road is closed through the winter due to snow, hard to believe when you’re in the valley roasting at 90 degrees. It could be any other main road through a forest, but then you whizz past the sign that marks 9000 feet, that’s well over twice the height of Ben Nevis!
Andy – just had another Jack in the Box, mmm! 🙂
Glad you decided not to give that bear a kiss Caroline!! It all looks amazing. Mum xxx
Hello-at last My fault for not paying attention. will try it via phone later. Sounds great fun especially the walks and wild life. XX
3 bear sightings is excellent work – well done! That’s no lightweight either, check out those paws. Glad you’ve made it through safely 🙂