Yosemite and Lone Pine.....

Well i didn't get too far on the map...but i did do the usual daily miles that i have been going....woke up and it was super chilly so i waited until about 9:30 to take off....dropped off  my hotel key and headed up to Yosemite...winding up to the entrance was super windy with cliffs and wonderful views...then after a short wait in line to get in....i was in and the traffic was really light..Tioga Pass had just recently opened...and that is what i was on Hwy 120....
I had never read much about Yosemite and was very surprised by how the mountains were formed with flowing "lava rock" and huge boulders...with the scraggly trees, that were so healthy and bright greens and browns..and of course everything smelled wonderful too...i saw no wildlife ...i love being fascinated by nature...and the mountains make me feel so small and happy...all is right in the world...
i rode to Crane Flat then turned around and headed back as my final destination for the night was Lone Pine....
from here it was back on 395 south...pretty good speeds on this road...made a detour to ride and see the June Lake Loop...Grant Lake was such a gorgeous blue....then back to 395....all the way..making a pit stop at Tom's Place to change out of some "winter" gear...the day was warming up quite quickly...
after winding my way out of the mountains and into the valley...it was actually hot!!
Made it to my lil town with BIG charm, checked into my adorable room at the Dow Villa Motel...the lobby is really cozy..with lots of photos from all sorts of visitors and important people to this area...
Then the heat was getting to me so i went to the pool...met some nice folk there....now off to sleep for my very early morning wake up call to get out of here and conquer Death Valley!!  Next stop Vegas Baby!!  hahahaa

Total Mileage so far = 1658.1