Yosemite part 4

After another chilly night, I packed up my gear and got ready to head to Glacier Point.  Was feeling sleepy and a little grumpy, so decided to treat myself to a hot breakfast.  Headed over to Half Dome Village and enjoyed some biscuits and gravy.   Nom, nom. 

Every morning in the valley has been hazy due to the Empire fire near by.  But, things always cleared off and left things beautiful for the afternoon.  I headed up to Glacier Point to see how thing were.  The road had been closed for a while but had re-opened a few days ago.  Things should be fine, right? 

I got about half way up, and traffic was stopped.  There were only three cars in front of me, so I could hear the ranger pretty clearly.  They were escorting groups of cars thru the fire zone since the smoke was heavy....  and once we got moving, there was fire right beside the road! ACK!  Of course, me being the tourist I am, I went thru the fire area with my windows open to take pictures.  Big mistake!  My car smelled like forest fire for three days.  Anyway, I hope I never have to drive thru a fire like that again.  I can't believe they let us into that area.

Glacier Point was breath taking.  Such big views, it is hard to even comprehend.  It almost looked fake! Got to see my campsite from the top, and stopped to enjoy some ice cream with the view.  Outstanding!  Met a nice couple from Nebraska,  turns out they both went to Iowa State.  Small world some days.

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