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Published: 2018-06-13 21:50:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 380; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 0
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It's a 26 mile drive up and around to this viewpoint and I had never done it before. (It's only about a 4 - 6 mile hike but it is UP these mountains!) I was so happy that I finally did get up there. It literally took my breath away as I felt like I could practically reach out and touch the iconic Half Dome. It is impossible to get a sense of scale from this photo, but those mountains that you see in the background on the right are 25 miles or so away. And yes, there are remnants of snow that you see, and this was in June. That gives you an idea of high everything is.Related content
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neither do I, neither do I.
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Wow! This is such a stunning view! I envy you your travels - well done!
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Thank you and I also envy you in your travels and your knowledge. SO by sharing we can open up a bigger world for each I hope! Please keep writing those wonderful, informational descriptions--I love them so much!
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Magnificent photo, Julie! It was worth the scary trek up. I wonder what ancient cataclysm sheered away the side of the mountain.
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I confess that I drove it as I just didn't have enough time to hike. But even the drive is not for the faint of heart. But then, it's a walk in the park in comparison to some of the roads I have had to negotiate her in the Swiss mountains. This area was all carved out by glaciers Brett. I took photos of the geological history in the information at the viewpoint. The glaciers actually reached up to that dome. Later I will post some shots of the panorama so you can get an idea of the scale of things, buit no time now. Last week of school. So it's a crazy one . . .
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report cards, report cards, report cards. . . .
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for me it's concerts and external (ABRSM) music exams with all the requisite extra rehearsals as I am the accompanist for all of them, of course. The exams are so late this year. And the kids are completely fried by this point . . .
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I bet! As soon as I posted the "report cards" comment, I thought, Wait a minute! Julie's a music teacher! There must be something more involved.
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And an extracurricular one at that! So no report cards for me (thank goodness!) but performances and exams are very much a part of it all thankfully the exams are now over as of this morning, and all went pretty well I think. Now we sit back and just wait the 2-6 weeks for the results. . . no stress.
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Thank you so much, Ingelore!!
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Yes, indeed, you often prefer a view from the heights, I know. I have seen half dome from many different viewpoints, but this was, indeed for me, quite mind-boggling. The land in Yosemite was carved and shaped by glaciers.
When I get a chance, I will post a shot of the panoramic view from where I was standing. You can see two of the main falls and get a sense of scale. So glad you like this one!!
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