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Day 10, 16.05.2018, Sequoia to Death Valley

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Today brought a complete change of scenery from lush vegetation to the complete opposite of deserts and naked rocks. But the excitement was nonetheless.

BIG Surprise finding a canyon where military fighter planes train low altitude maneuvering guided by a pensioner couple.

Still on the way to the real Death Valley.

Finally at the lowest spot of Death Valley, not for the faint hearted.

Coloured soil in warm afternoon light was a delight.

At Dante’s Peak for sun set.

Day 9, 15.05.2018, Yosemite to Sequoia National Park

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Next on the travel plan was the “Giant Trees National Park” called Sequoia. What can one say without repeating again and again? Tremendous trees, astonishment about nature, humble feelings in front of these giants.

It must be mentioned that all the National Parks were very well organized and maintained.

  • GENERAL GRANT TREE

At Moro Rock nearby, which was found by Andrea in her travel guide.

The steepness and views of that stairs was a big challenge for me to overcome. I thought “when my friend Perikles can do it, I must also be able to.” 🙂

Day 8, 14.05.2018, Yosemite Park

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After yesterday’s late afternoon stroll to mirror lake and back to the entrance, today we would do some serious hiking. Another experience which triggers the wish to come back for more.

  • Welcome spray shower
  • Posing at the edge
  • Upstream

At the highest point of that trail.

Descending slowly to the bottom.

After a long day’s hike still enough energy to celebrate a round birthday.