From Death Valley to Yosemite

Wow - only 10,000 foot change in elevation from Death Valley to Yosemite. What can I say about Death Valley??? It's brown and hot - 111 degrees - but it's a "dry heat" - that means you can shrivel up and die without breaking a sweat. Now, on to the more exciting and picturesque Yosemite. We heard the road through the park was open again since the fire is finished and decided to go. Oh yea, another beautiful national park. There is still some smoldering smoke, but not bad. Lots of devastation, but its a big place so much beauty is still intact. El Capitan and Half Dome were clear and bright in the shining sun. Plus we are loving all the green trees and cool temperatures.
Comments from Eldon: After Las Vegas, Death Valley was an extreme opposite. Nothing as far as you can see; and I mean nothing for miles and miles and miles.  Rhyolite, a ghost town, was interesting and the

highlight of Death Valley - a turn of the century mining town with many remaining remnants. Getting to Mono Lake yesterday was a pleasure after the desert. Yosemite has  alpine meadows, mountain lakes, waterfalls and amazing granite mountain obelisks and best of all, the giant Sequoia trees. An enjoyable journey here - we've been up and down many, many mountains this trip.
Comments from Larry:  A bear was knocking garbage cans around last night - rough night sleeping. The night before 3 wild burros were tromping around our campground - I like them though.. I had to ride up front with Cindy & Eldon in Death Valley because they were afraid I'd over heat. Today I got to nap in the camper where it was nice and cool and peaceful - I love Yosemite too.