Day 6 - Layover, Tuolumne Meadows...

After a nights sleep on real beds, with full bellies and clean clothes, the group heads back up to Tuolumne Meadows and gets a campsite at the campground. After everyone gets set up, folks wander and explore while taking a day off. For the new members of the group, it's one more day to get themselves acclimated to the altitude and ready for the challenges ahead on the trail.

During the day, Bill takes advantage of the light for some photographic opportunities...


The rugged peaks near Tioga Pass...


The meadows are lush and full of wildflowers...

As the afternoon wears on though, the thunderstorms appear for their daily downpour. Most of the group retreats to their tents to wait it out but Bill and Nana jump in the car to look for some sunset photo opportunities. They are not disappointed!


Tuolumne Meadows Sunset...

The sunset was simply spectacular. There were clouds, wind, rain, lightning and unbelievable color. After it's all over, it's time for bed. It will be a long day for the group tomorrow as they gear up for the week's travels - Tuolumne Meadows to Red's Meadows Resort near Mammoth Lakes, California...