Tuesday, February 5, 2013

sitting by the merced river

the merced river

Long-time Yosemite naturalist Carl Sharsmith was once asked what he would do if he only had a day to see Yosemite. "Madam," he replied, "I'd sit by the Merced River and cry."
 
I got to see as much as I could in two days at Yosemite. It was not enough time. I did manage to
sit by the Merced river for an hour one day. I will never forget the total feeling of peace surrounding me and the sweet smell in the air from the lupine wildflowers nearby.
 
 
lupine wildflowers


the cool merced

I can't wait to go back to Yosemite someday and dip my feet in that cold mountain water of the
Merced river.
xo laney

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful memories! Love u, Mum

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  2. This landscape is just incredible; and your photos always fascinate me.
    I do long for springtime here in South of France too....

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    1. Thank you, Celine! I would love to see that part of France someday! I bet it's amazing! xo

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  3. oh my gosh that first photo is so beautiful.... I cannot wait to see Yosemite in person one day!

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