Yosemite National Park

Leaving Bishop, we head for the Tioga Pass, with mile after mile of twists & bends, climbing steadily through the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's warm, but not oppressive, as there's a cooler freshness in the air, & we can see the glaciers shining on the mountain tops in the sun as we ride to Yosemite. We've been through Yosemite National Park several times now, & it is such a picture-postcard beautiful place. John & I go straight through the park & wait near the exit, & we encourage our group to ride through at their own pace, & stop for photos wherever they like. Clare & Steve were lucky enough to have a bear run across the road in front of them, & even luckier to catch it on their camcorder.

Our group are relaxing into the tour now we're a few days into it, & getting to know eachother better. A swim in the pool before dinner helps with the bonding process, together with a glass or two of wine to discuss the day's events with in the hotel lobby as we return from our evening meal. A lovely end to another spectacular day. We're all looking forward to San Francisco tomorrow.