Escape to Yosemite
November 6th, 2008I’m having a hard time processing the results of this election. On the one hand: I love how excited and passionate our country feels right now, and I’m really happy to be a part of this historic event. It feels kind of like the Ewok party after the Death Star blew up. On the other hand: Prop 8. Oh California, I’m so disappointed. Shame on you. Our country took one giant step forward in equality, while you decided to stomp on it as best you could by passing Prop 8.
So, what does one do when in this state of mind? Head to the mountains, of course. Come to think of it, that’s my solution for everything. Clears the head, you know. I’ll be escaping to Yosemite Valley tomorrow to celebrate my birthday with friends, hang out around the campfire, do some hiking, and experiment with my new Nikon D90. It’s also the celebration of the 50th anniversary of El Capitan’s first ascent and there are various talks and activities going on in the Valley.
See you next week…
I’m sorry to hear about Prop 8. I think the fight over this amendment is going to be one for the history books.
Totally jealous you got a D90. That’s going to be so awesome!
And, just because I’m annoying rock climber, it’s the 50 anniversary of the first ascent of The Nose, which is the sheer granite wall on one side of El Cap. The mountain itself was probably summited by people well before 1900, and probably by Native Americans long before that.
Have fun, I wish I could get out to Yosemite!