Despite some rough moments this week*, spending a few days in Yosemite was awesome. Many of you suggested that we visit the Ahwahanee Lodge (so Jason could see the historic architecture and I could visit the awesome bar). You were right on both counts. The building is so beautiful and the signature drink, "The El Capatini" is delicious.
Also, I saw a buck crossing the street...IN THE CROSSWALK
And we took a short nature walk to Yosemite Falls, which was totally fun. (Jason did the serious hiking while I read my book, Ken Follet's The Man From St. Petersburg, in the Great Hall of the Lodge)
- Jen
*Rough moment: 6am Friday morning while letting the dog out we realized that pee water had started overflowing up through the drain in our tiny bathroom. Frantically bailing out pee water in 29 degree weather is not a highlight of the trip so far. Although, if I had to find a silver lining...at least I never went number 2 in the Bambi.
I love your photo. Yosemite is a magical place. I camped there as a kid nearly every summer. Lots of great memories. Our wedding was held by a creek in the valley looking up at El Capitan and the Three Brothers, with the reception at the Ahwahnee.
It's one of my favorite places on earth, and I never visit without having a happy peaceful feeling (sorry to sound like a 60's ballad).
