Saturday, June 7, 2008

Yosemite Move-In

Lovely people!

I write to you from the magnificent environs of Yosemite National Park! I've just moved into a lovely house with three other girls, where I have a single and can hear Yosemite falls from my room! Today I went on an amazing 7.5 mile hike to the top of Nevada Falls - it's one of my favorite hikes in the valley. Tomorrow I'm tackling the four-mile trail up to Glacier Point (one of the best views in the park) and then down the Panorama Trail.

The scenery here is unparalleled, but I honestly think my favorite thing about the park is the way it smells......like sun-warmed granite, dry earth, glacial river, cedar, and pine. So heavenly! Every breath is a delight!

Also, I met my boss today! His name is Andy, and he has long red hair and a beard and a great sense of humor. Basically, I am getting paid to hike (and work some at the Visitor's Center). So excellent.

I hope you all are doing well! Come visit me!

Much love,
Ranger Laura

3 comments:

Martha said...

That sounds fantastic! Do post pictures :) And send me your mailing address!

Unknown said...

I know I've said this before, but I am tres jealous. I agree with Martha; post some pictures! I need to live vicariously.

Ewwbeth said...

Dear Ranger Laura,

May I please please please call you Ranger Laura in the future?

(And has anyone actually called you that?)

<3,
Elizabeth