Willow Cove

After touring the park, traffic kept us on a westward course, and before we knew it, we were already at the west gate of Yosemite. I decided to take the scenic route, so we went west and south along an much less direct route just to see a part of California we had never visited. We passed through the little towns of Briceburg, Midpines, Mariposa and Mormon Bar before coming back through Oakhurst from the west. Fascinating country! Glenda was hungry for Mexican, so when we finally made it back to Bass Lake we found a wonderful Mexican restaurant, Casa Velasco. I had the works, and it was all delicious. It is a no-nonsense kind of place that thoughtfully keeps a roll of paper towels on each table in case your napkins are not sufficient. And with the excellent enchiladas, burritos and chili rellenos, chances are you'll need the towels. Returning to the apartment, we went to bed and slept like newborn puppies.Read more