Day 5 - Glen Aulin to Tuolumne Meadows...

The group awakens to more gloom with cloudy and wet conditions. After figuring out where they are, they break camp and head south towards Glen Aulin and eventually Tuolumne Meadows.


Where are we?


Near Glen Aulin, the falls are spectacular along the Tuolumne River.

As they get nearer to the end of the first week's journey, the weather starts to clear and the scenery gets more and more beautiful.


During their lunch stop...


Not much farther now...

Finally as they trudge to the end of the trail, Nana's husband Bill (Me!) steps out from behind a tree and surprises the group with cold beer, tequila, snacks and a ride to the store and grill to meet up with friends.

After finding the rest of the group, many of which will be joining The Long Walk for leg 2, they all decide to head into Lee Vining for some motel rooms, hot showers, laundry facilities and a nice restaurant meal.

A great week one was had by all. Tomorrow - a day of rest and relaxation back up at Tuolumne Meadows...