Last weekend I was fortunate to have my parents and Gil come for a last visit to Yosemite. In some ways this was a last-hurrah for me before leaving for my new job. I know I'll visit this park again, but for now, it was a chance to say goodbye.
Everyone arrived Friday night and though we were up late visiting, we were still up early Saturday and off to Tuolumne. We hiked to Cathedral Lake. It was a place I hadn't yet been and it was lovely. The trail was really busy but the weather was perfect.
Stopping for a break.
We had lunch on the lake and enjoyed the views. It was chilly up there, especially when the wind blew.
Mom and Dad with Cathedral Peak in the background.
Sunday we went to church and had a restful afternoon. Monday morning Gil left for Las Vegas and my parents and I went up to Glacier Point. It was a little hazy with forest fire smoke and the waterfalls were mere trickles, but it is still a beautiful view of Half Dome and the east end of Yosemite Valley.
Pondering my park one last time from a comfortable perch in the Geologist cabin at Glacier Point.
My parents left Monday afternoon. It was a grand weekend and it went way too fast. Now I'm in the mad dash to get projects finished at work and my life arranged and packed for my next big adventure.
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