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Glacier Point offers some of the most spectacular views at Yosemite Valley. |
Washburn Point is named after Jean Lindsay Bruce Washburn (1838-1904), the "Poetess of Yosemite," and here is one of her poems: |
 Judy, nee Washburn at Washburn Point, half way up to Glacier Point. |
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Thou'rt like that Paradise so fair of old, 'Ere Sin the requiem of virtue tolled! Thou'rt like that Eden, so supernal bright, Where Angels hovered in Celestial light! Thy spreading groves--thy witching fairy nooks-- Where nymph-like pine trees gird the flower-edged brooks, All, all, so beautiful! we gaze--admire-- And feel the grandeur of each dome inspire. Yet find no language of this world can give The splendor of each scene--and bid it live! No! no! Yo Semite--the eye alone, Can bear thine impress to the mental throne, No mortal pen can truly picture thee, Thy regal grandeur--God-like majesty! |
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| There are strict speed limits up to Glacier points, but this kind of road will make you slow down anyway! |
 If you don't live on the edge you take up too much space! |
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| Taking a shortcut down to the valley, and Bernd is following. |
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| Breathtaking views from the top of Glacier Point. |
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This cliff is called "Dancing Rock" and this picture from 1890 shows why. Considering the 3,214 from the cliff to our cabin, we opted agains a "dance." |
| Check out the other locations of our November 05 trip. (Just click on the pictures below) |
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Big Oak Flat, Nov. 2005 | Yosemite Valley, Nov. 2005 |
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