SJ really wanted to go biking when we were done with breakfast. Bob did not share in his sentiments, but he was outnumbered 3-1. We rented the bikes and took a ride to see the Ahwanhee resort. It was a very nice ride and the hotel was beautiful!
After returning the rental bikes, we decided to take the shuttle bus to Yosemite Village. We ate lunch at the Yosemite Grill. It was delicious. My husband picked up some insoles, which helped his feet tons.
Next, we boarded a different shuttle bus to go see El Capitan. We were dropped off at a bridge where park rangers had telescopes focused on brave hikers that were scaling the huge mountain. The ranger told us that it takes 4-8 days to climb the mountain. That is unbelievable!
While we were taking in the beauty of El Capitan, a fellow hiker jumped off the bridge we were standing on into the Merced River. He climbed back out and said the water was refreshing.
Bob asked if he could jump in too. I said no immediately. I wasn't sure how safe it would be. We were 12-15 feet above the river. He then asked my husband and he immediately said sure. I couldn't believe it, but I was hoping my husband had made the right call. Bob took off his shoes and shirt and jumped in. He was so proud of himself. I was just relieved that he didn't hit something on a river rock. He said the water was "so cold".
We took the shuttle back to Curry Village and decided to go rafting. I was not a fan of this activity (I am afraid of water). We had to navigate the raft down a three mile section of the Merced River. My husband and I initially were the rowers, but we were having communication difficulties. Bob stepped in and rowed for me and SJ hung off the back as our propellor.
The water was so clear and pretty. We were allowed to stop anywhere on the three mile stretch to dock or swim. We did dock at Swinging Bridge. The boys and my husband all got out into the frigid water to swim. Bob and my husband both jumped off the bridge into the water, but SJ was too nervous to brave bridge diving.
When we were finished rafting, we took a school bus shuttle back to Curry Village. Since we were in our suits, we showered and swam in the pool.
An hour later, we walked back to our tent to get dressed. My husband was teaching the boys to hackysack while I cleaned up our things in the tent cabin.
We ate our last dinner in Yosemite at the Pizza Patio. After dinner, we went to the general store for dessert and souvenirs. What an activity filled day!
We were leaving very early the next morning, so we went to bed early. I never thought I would admit this, but even I enjoyed Yosemite!
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