Yosemite day 2

Another quick view of El Capitan before a long winding road heading up out of the valley, through the pine forests. Sad to see there have been a number of fires through here perhaps a few years ago leaving dead trunks.

We are on the south side of the valley, with a walk out to Taft Point, a viewpoint of the whole valley, a little east of El Capitain.

Absolutely breathtaking!

Then on to the top of Sentinel Dome. Yes, we are heading up there!

At 2475m/8120ft another absolutely amazing view.

Half Dome from Sentinel Dome. Such an iconic peak.

Then a path down to Glacier Point, giving more amazing views of El Capitan and Half Dome

One more of El Capitan.

Finally seen a bear!

Mariposa, a cute town near our lodgings, for a little browse and dinner.

Jim, the chatty guy at the bar, who only popped out to get dinner but entertained Mark and Richard until dinner was ready. Great life story. We expect his wife Mary is used to him arriving with her dinner cold!