Day 6 – March 15, 2019 (Friday)
Today we had no flirts with death which was good! But it was a wonderful day. We drove back into Hetch Hetchy this morning
and parked at the damn.
Then we went on
the most amazing hike (actually my favorite of the trip!). We crossed the damn, then walked through a
tunnel then started the 2.5 mi hike to Wapama Falls, passing by several small
falls along the way as well as the much taller Tueeulala Falls. The weather was amazing and the hike had ups,
downs, water crossings, lots of water falls, shade, sun and a perfect
distance. The kids continued the
trip-long exchange of dirty “that’s what she said” jokes as well as a barrage
of puns – Ryan’s very spot on and funny and Grant’s slightly missing the mark,
making them equally funny.
At the falls we ate a snack then headed back. The canyon really is a mini Yosemite
canyon. It’s just beautiful. It’s a shame they had to damn it up. There are too many people in this world. I hate to think of what it’ll be like in
another 30 years.
We got back to the lodge around 1:30 and just enjoyed the
rest of the day here. The kids played
pool and Nick and I sat by the fireplace in the game room and I read and Nick
read his phone and we had a drink. Grant
and I played pool again – he’s gotten much better then we came back to the room
for a while. Nick took a nap and I
finished my book while the kids hung out on their computers.
The kids ate s’mores before dinner, yes before dinner then
we had a wonderful meal at the lodge dining room then after one more game of
pool, came back to the room for the night.
The stars have been amazing every night and I’m sad that this is our
last night here. With the exception of a
few trail closures and a brush with death, this trip has been pretty
perfect.
Tomorrow we have to leave really early to make it to
Pinnacles. I don’t want this trip to
end. I’ve really enjoyed it and
everyone.
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