Yosemite- June 23rd

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Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. Slept in today, but still had a full day in Yosemite Valley. It is quite possibly the most beautiful place that I have ever seen. There are giant granite towers on all sides, lots of water, and pine trees everywhere. Saw a bear when I was walking back from Lower Yosemite Falls. Vernal Falls was a hike, but completely awesome when I got to the top. Got a little bit wet from the mist coming off from that. Going to get something to eat tonight and take a soak in the hottub. Planning on going to the Tulomne Meadows area tomorrow.

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Photos

Bear
I decided not to wait around for him to pose.

Comments

[bizz]

Happy Birthday
Hi Matt. Happy Birthday! Bear sounded scarey! Glad you are ok and sounds like a beautiful and scary but fun filled Birthday! Love ya and Love is... Bizz and Larry

[anonymous]

Oh wish I could talk to you! sounds awesome to see a bear is amazing--Amanda will be so jealous! Happy Birthday again. Love ya, mom

[Amanda]

Jealous!
I AM jealous you saw a bear!! Wow! Yosemite sounds amazing. Glad you were able to relax in the hot tub. Hope it was a great birthday. The sis.

[jim and jan]

Happy Birthday
Hey Matt, sounds like you are having a blast! Happy Birthday....a day late.