July 3
Hello again,
It seems my recent blogs did not make it. I can never recover them, so I shall go on.
Yesterday I woke before 6AM, and began driving. The Tioga pass to Yosemite will not be open until mid-July or later. So I was recommended to the Sonora Pass north of Lee Vining. Retrospectively I may have chosen the way by Lake Tahoe because the Sonora Pass was full of hairpin bends and hills from 4000' to over 9000', up and down and round and round. Fortunately leaving early meant essentially no traffic, but still white knuckling most of the way. Then when I was down and had a little respite in easier roads until I had to drive on the major highway and although it kept moving, everyone was going 70+MPH, and also white knuckling!
I arrived at Nan Goreth's, my sister-in-law's home about 3PM, having stopped twice, once for breakfast and once to buy fruit. What I did not say is that the Sonora Pass was very beautiful, with rock walls and snow banks each side of the road 6' tall (how do they plow 6'???) Rocks are in all colors, beautiful trees, lovely wild flowers and an exquisite drive, if exhausting.
It is special to finally be here, and to see family again. I felt sad leaving Lee Vining and Mono Lake--saying "Goodbye" to the town and the many friends I had made along the way, even shedding a few tears as I left.
Now for the next steps in my journey. Blessings to all, Alia
Hooray - you made it to the Pacific coast at last!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Alia, sounds like an intense part of the amazing voyage! So glad to hear you are on the other side of those mountains! They sound beautiful, but hard to enjoy when you're behind the wheel! Glad to hear of your safe arrival!
ReplyDeleteI would have found that drive terrifying. I am not cut out for mountain roads. Also, the way I used to do my travel blog was to write them in "word" first, and then upload them to the blog, along with photos. I don't know if blogspot works the same as it did 10-13 years ago, when I was using it.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading more, Alia. This sounds like such an amazing trip.
Glad you are enjoying such beautiful scenery. I am impressed with your driving and navigation even if you have to white knuckle it at times. My suggestion would be to relax as much as possible and play relaxing music if helpful and let all the crazy speed demons just deal with their impatience if they get antsy. Of course that is easier said than done. Happy trails!
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