This is the third time I am writing this post. For some strange reason, it would not save! Two
years ago, for the first time, before memorial day weekend, I drove
through a whole array of cemeteries out of curiosity. In the Indian
cemeteries, women are not allowed. Cemeteries here are very different. I
read many engravings and saw how each stone was different from the
other. I even went to a funeral during that time. The experience was
very different from home. And I will write a post on it someday. For
now, I'll tell you about my Hetch Hetchy Hike two years later!
We
drove to Hetch Hetchy, Hiked for a good 4 hours and soaked up a lot of
sun. Had a long lunch under some shade, on top of a rock by the
water. We walked around the reservoir to the waterfall and along the
river. It was beautiful ! I could set up a tiny shack there for a
couple of years !
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| This reminded me of the fjords in NZ and the Gorges in Australia !! Granite cliffs were beautiful! |
The Wapama Waterfall
Pure Beauty :)
Through the cave
Water out of my ear.
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| Lunch =D |
Setting up Tents :)
Damn Dam, O'Shaughnessy Dam
Reminded me of the Barvi Dam I went to often as a kid ! The loud sound of water and the beauty around is peaceful.
The reservoir of clean water straight to the taps.
A last glimpse of the grand Sequoia Groves... ahhh i want to stay so bad!
Packing Up :(
Ended the hike with Santa Cruz beach. Ever worn thermals to the beach on a hot day? Try it. It gets hot.
Returning equipment to REI !
Oh bye bye sleeping bags that kept my soul warm :)
Hike distance: 6 Miles
Time : 4 Hours with lunching and soaking in the water and in the sun :)
Weather : Sunny and pleasant :)
Tip for the Hike : Try the Wood Creek biscuits in Jamestown on your way to Hetch Hetchy :)
After cancelling my Yosemite trip 3 times since the first month in Cali, I finally made it there =D !
