Pandaberry Trail

Lee Vining Trip Day 5

That morning we said goodbye to Lee Vining and started our journey home. I had never been to Yosemite before, so we drove through on our way out.

Goldie did great winding through the mountains when she was fully loaded.

Half Dome!

Bridalveil Falls

After making our way out of Yosemite, we made one last stop at Casey’s beloved Del Taco before arriving safely back in SB. What a great trip!

We started the day with a visit from Casey’s great Uncle Augie. He plays golf all the time and showed off his new hole in one trophy. Can you believe he is 98?! Amazing! He seriously looks so much younger.

Uncle Augie and his trophy

Then Casey’s grandparents and I hopped in the truck and drove up a mountain ahead of Casey on his mountain bike. It was a very steep climb, but Casey powered up.

That is Mono Lake in the background.

Chugging away!

He made it to the top!

The view at the top.

That evening we went down to visit Mono Lake and take pics of the tufa.

Just when we were leaving the lake, this owl landed near us!

So regal.

Lee Vining Trip Day 3

After a hearty breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage, and toast, we headed over to Mammoth with Casey’s grandparents and checked out some ski shops and explored the town.

June Lake

Penny loved hanging out in the yard

Lee Vining Trip Day 2

Casey and I started the day with a 22 mile bike ride up into the mountains. Our destination was beautiful Walker Lake, nestled among the aspen and pine trees.

How pretty is this view?!

Later that night we played Phase 10, watched the Giants win the World Series, ate steak and potatoes by the fire, and just when we were falling asleep in bed, we heard a thud right outside our window. We looked outside only to see . . .

A BEAR!

This cub was climbing the apple tree and shaking the branches to make the apples fall. Then he would climb down and have a feast!

Lee Vining Trip Day 1

The weather was great on our first day in Lee Vining-not too hot and not too cold. After a homemade french toast breakfast, we headed out with Casey’s grandparents in their old forest service truck and explored the wilderness.

Let the scoofin’ begin!