Half Dome by Moonlight
October 11, 2011
It was raining when we arrived on Monday afternoon, and drippy on our canvas roof for most of the night, but by Tuesday morning, nothing but sunshine. Nothing like the clarity of the air in the mountains after a rain storm.
Explored Tuolumne Grove, a 2-mile walk up near Crane Flat, a place we’d passed for years and wondered about, but never visited. Worthwhile.
We also did another short hike up to Inspiration point. This one had some good elevation gain (4500′ to 5400′) and offered a nice view down the valley.
We drank champagne in Susan’s and Jim’s room at the Ahwahnee to celebrate their 25th anniversary, and then had a really good dinner in the Ahwahnee’s impressive dining room.
We got back in time to take a short walk.
You know, full moon illuminating granite walls. Crazy beautiful.
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