We parked at our first opportunity, unloaded the bikes and rode to Yosemite Fall.
As we walked closer to the fall, we heard singing. A choir of Japanese students put on an impromptu 2-song performance – it was beautiful.
More riding, to Half Dome Village, which used to be called Curry Village. There are more than 400 tent cabins here – they look HOT to me.
Rafters are assisted into the slow-moving river by a park employee – it was clear (and funny) that some rafters had never put an oar in water.
We drove to Glacier Point, above the valley. The views were amazing. Nevada Fall, which is above Vernal Fall:
Yosemite Valley, Half Dome is to the right:
A better view of the valley, Half Dome barely visible at right:
In the past, people have gone out onto this point of rock to have their picture taken, but now there is an impassable fence. In the background, Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls.
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