The Yosemite Adventure

Our one year anniversary fell on Mother's Day this year, therefore we didn't really celebrate. Yet, we still wanted to squeeze in a quick weekend getaway. Nothing to fancy and nothing too expensive, since we were planning on taking a vacation for my 30th birthday day. Camping up at Yosemite National Park, seemed like an ideal choice, especially since we hoped to hike up the infamous Half Dome. During the planning process, we mentioned our plans to our good friend M. Her husband wanted to go camping for his birthday as well. Naturally, we asked them to join us. Not only that, but we would be able to share in the cost. And coincidentally another couple had to go up to Yosemite that weekend as well to attend wedding. What better way to spend  a weekend camping with good friends?! I will say this, it was definitely an interesting time for this self-proclaimed city-girl. But I will let the photos speak for themselves.

Mariposa Groves: As you can till we still had beautiful weather. 

It was pleasant, not quite freezing temperature yet.

We look like midgets next to these gigantic tree stump.

Loved the moss on this fallen tree.

In awe of the width of this tree. =)

Later that evening, the temperature definitely dropped.
I definitely layered up. And ended up looking like a child. hahaha

This city girl, didn't know that the cold would zap my battery, so the next few photos were taken with my trusty iphone. We definitely had some crazy weather at Yosemite.  We actually woke up to snow the very next day, but unfortunately I forgot to take a photo.

On our way to the Chilnualna Falls, we were hit by heavy fogs. 

The fog brought some rain, snow & hail.

 

However when we reached the top of fall, the sky cleared just long enough for us to rest and enjoy some beautiful sunshine. This lasted for about 5 min before the clouds came rolling back in. 

It was beautiful while it lasted.

 Chilnualna Falls

So this wraps up our Yosemite Adventure. =) On a funny note, when J. relayed our trip to his family the first thing they asked and I quote: "Oh wow! Snow huh?! So, how did Nina fare?" Hmm....wonder why they would ask that. lol