We stole a moment and escaped to Yosemite National Park. There was a time when we were making annual visits during Mother's Day Weekend. For some reason that halted a few years ago - maybe because we didn't want to become desensitized or immuned to the vast beauty of this place - maybe we got busy with soccer - maybe the crowds of people got to us - maybe we just needed a breather...which ever or all of the above, we took that 2 year hiatus and whether that time away rekindled it or just the pure fact that us Begin's love the outdoors, we were blown away & in awe immediately upon entering the Valley as if it were for our first time.
We brought our bikes and just took in the valley floor. After dinner we rode to the meadow behind Lower Pines Campground where on one side is the Half Dome and the other is the top portion of Yosemite Falls. The sun was setting, deer were meandering about, and lights from Curry Village were appearing from behind the trees. If the girls weren't beckoning for us to head to Curry Village (i.e gift shop) we might have stood still for another hour...might have.
Years past we would jump on the shuttle and bum a ride around the Valley. You're encouraged to get out of your car, ride a bike, walk or take the bus. This National Park does have a lot of foot/car traffic. Unlike most camping trips we do, this place can get overly crowded. But if you take advantage of these shuttles, you can ride around & around the Valley checking out the sites. No worries.Now these shuttles are hybrid - totally cool!
I enjoy the ride from the back of the tandem. Due to bike trails and roads were service cars are only allowed, the girls are free to roam far ahead of us.
And as always, Breana always has her sights set on accomplishing some death-defying feat (a Mother talking here!)..."Mom! Look how long I can go with no hands!"
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