Our friend, Ben, joined us from San Fran to play in Yosemite today. We drove Tioga Road and hiked Lembert Dome and around Dog Lake. The hike was a bit intense and we needed to scramble up the rock face for the very last bit. Then it was off to Dog Lake where we hiked around it to see deer in the forest line nearby. We took in the sights on the drive back to the RV park and were stopped suddenly by a friendly mob of cows in the road. Dinner was delicious at the only Mexican restaurant for miles down in Groveland (outdoor seating, no crowds, and delightful food)!
The views are beyond scenic while driving Tioga Road to Toulumne Meadows.
Everything looks so Alpine!
This is what we climbed up!
A goodwill ambassador greeted us as we set out on the hike.
As we approached the last bit to get to the summit of Lembert Dome.
Mother Trucker doing his best Captain Morgan on the summit.
Dog Lake was pretty and easy to walk around. The deer were hiding on the other side, just in the tree line.
Toulumne Meadows was pretty and had lovely views of the mountains around.
Good Buddy had to a dip (just her feet) in Tenaya Lake. The water was a little chilly (around 70 degrees) but could have been much colder.
Mooove over cows! This is the road, not the Old Country Buffet.
