Yosemite

Vernal Falls - the falls of spring - were full in Yosemite in August of 2005 because there had been so much rain. My nephew was the naviguesser on this trip, and read in the guide book that the trail to the falls was 1/4 mile. I stayed in my sandals, he went barefoot. Only the 1/4 mile turned into a mile - straight up. Just a friendly challenge from the next generation...

OK Josh, it's true, the rewards were worth it - coming around a moss-covered turn of footpath to see the fall of rainbow-colored water over rock with personality and faces, then finally arriving at the tranquil river that feeds the falls - well, I wouldn't have seen it without the bravado of the 18-year-old young man pushing ahead. Yosemite - it's a mystical place that seems to be something from another world. A wonderful feeding of deep soul. Bridal Veil Falls was equally amazing!