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It was a bit of a last-minute decision, but I'm so glad we did this trip to Yosemite. Steven decided to have a coffee and bookshop day, and Kelly and I ventured out to Yosemite Valley National Park.

It was a bit of a hike out to the park, taking a good few hours in the minibus, but we had our completely bonkers guide, Chati and her Banana Slug, Carl, to entertain us along the way. We teamed up with Tristen, who was from Adalade, who was travelling down the west coast for the day to explore the Valley. There is nothing quite like hiking with a 6'3" 31 year old to remind you how unfit you are, ha!

When we arrived at the Park we were met by Ranger Karl, who Chati was flirting with outrageously (Kelly got his number for Chati and they had arranged a date by the time we left - excellent work KW!). The first stop was the Giant Sequoias. They really do live up to their name! Then, on to the swing bridge, then the falls, which are at two levels of the rockface.

The final stop was El Capitan. I'm in awe of anyone who attempts to climb this granite rockface, especially freestyle with no equipmentЧитать далее