Over the years I have learned to be quiet and listen. It is during these times that I open my heart and soul to new life
experiences.
It is during this time that I have myself drawn to places
that awaken my spirituality and allow me to see the beauty surrounding me. The times that I have truly stopped and
listened I found myself longing to travel to such places as Sedona, Arizona and
El Santuario de Chimaya in New Mexico.
Through the incredible photography of Ansel Adams - I found myself longing to travel to Yosemite – reputed
to be one of the most peaceful, healing and inspirational places in the world
to visit. Just a few beautiful pictures
by Ansel Adams that touched me in such a way that I knew that I had to visit this special place.
It is not easy to
get there – it is about a 200 mile drive east of San Francisco but it is well
worth the drive!
On my first visit to Yosemite I was awestruck. You drive up
through the mountains which in the beginning are just basic everyday
mountains. But quickly you realize that
it is much more. The deeper you drive
into this national park you realize that you are visiting an incredible and
spiritual place. I quickly
found myself lulled into a peaceful state where each waterfall that I saw was
better than the last. There are
countless waterfalls in Yosemite but I think that my two favorites have to be
Bridal Veil Falls and Yosemite Falls.
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I found myself pulling over on numerous occasions to just
admire the unbelievable rock formations and the natural beauty of the
mountains.
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If you are traveling to Yosemite I would highly recommend
that you stay within the park. There is
just something so inspirational about seeing the stars at night in
Yosemite. Who knows - you may even see a
“falling star” and can make a special wish.
There are so many types of accommodations in Yosemite but
some of my favorite includes Ahwahnee in the valley of the mountains. Whatever you do – try to enjoy a meal in
their lovely dining room. I can not tell
you what I ate there but I sure can tell you about the view from my table!
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There is also the historic Wawona Hotel. It is not too far inside the park so it is
very easy to get to. It boasts of a
lovely parlor and the porch is – well it is just a place to go with a good book
or journal.
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Now if you are a bit more adventurous you can always camp in
the Park. If you prefer some of the
rustic life with some of the amenities you can always check out the High Sierra
Camp. It will provide you with a tent
cabin and some of the most incredible views of the park that you can imagine.
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If you have a chance to travel to Yosemite – please remember
your journal and your camera! It is my dream to make my 3rd visit to this very special place in the near future. I hope to let my creativity soar to the heights of the glorious mountains within this beautiful park!
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