All forty of the participants in the 2024 Capitola Plein Air Art Festival were painting in the Village this morning.I went down to check out the scene and snap a few photos.The painters were friendly, enjoyed talking about their work and open to being photographed. And, it was a beautiful morning, adding to the fun!
The Gaylor Lakes trailhead is not far from the Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite. It’s a short, steep climb to the top. Then a short, steep descent to Middle Gaylor Lake. We only saw two people (from a distance) the entire time we were at the lakes.
We had lunch and walked around both lakes. This is Upper Gaylor Lake. The elevation is over 10,000 feet. I love the desolate but beautiful scene.
I got up early one morning to catch the good light at Mono Lake.As the sun peaked over the White Mountains in the east, the Sierra Nevada glowed in the west. The tufa towers, formed when fresh water springs containing calcium bubble up through the carbonate rich lake water, looked other worldly.Even the dry desolation of the area looked beautiful in the early morning light.
The Sixth Street Diner in Los Banos is a great place to fuel up on a road trip.Unique decor and breakfast served all day!
Nicely’s on US Route 395 in Lee Vining in a classic spot. They have a special every night and an extensive regular menu. The food is pretty good and the customers better! You’re not in Santa Cruz Jonny!
On the return trip it was Happy Burger on California State Route 140 in Mariposa. The burgers were enormous and the staff was happy!
