Third Time's a "Charm"...Half Dome

Half Dome never ceases to amaze me. We decided last minute to conquer it, I was hesitant, but Joe knew all along that he wanted to hike it. He had to ease me into it b/c I've done it twice before and know how hard it is. We made it to the top! I can't believe it, but my muscles speak for themselves. I am sore as heck, Joe is too, but he doesn't show it! All I have to say is that I love Yosemite and I love being able to say that we hiked 16 miles with a 4,800 foot elevation climb.

2 more miles? My face says it all. But there was no giving up at this point.

Deb...this picture is for you! It's right where you got caught steeling that pine cone! Good thing there were no Rangers around this time. hehe

Tiffany going UP the cables...

Joe coming DOWN the cables. Most people say going down is easier, but I couldn't figure out what was worse. Going up isn't too bad b/c you just look ahead and can't see behind you...I think coming down is more scary b/c you have to look at where you could potentially fall down to. Yikes!

We found someone to take a picture for us.