Day 18 to base of Donahue pass 11 miles

Our day started early with someone talking like they were the only one in the site at 545. Day was not too big 11 miles and 2400 feet but seemed to wear us out. Guessing we are tired from the prior miles. We headed up and crossed a hill then crossed a series of lakes. Ruby, emerald among them. We had lunch at 10,000 islands lake. Just. Amazing how big it is. Fantastic views and water was so clear. After the lakes we headed up and eventually crossed our second to last pass. Island pass. Not much there but does mark we are getting close. Tomorrow we will cross Donahue pass and enter Yosemite! Tired today and 600 bedtime.Read more