Spring in the Sequoias

As is our pattern, Dad and I chose inclement weather for our trip to Sequoia. Some of the walks reminded me of when we went to see Sequoias during Thanksgiving 18 months ago, but we had a warm place to stay and no small children to worry about. When we arrived, it was snowing slightly, so we hurried to our hotel in case they started requiring chains. We were at 7,000 feet and it was great. The hotel is nice and was full (102 rooms). Most of the people didn't have children with them. I liked thinking they were all anxious to get back to the mountains. We saw waterfalls and moss that we have never seen in the summer in Sequoia. The high was predicted to be 50 and sunny, it was about 37 and foggy and wet.
We walked over 3 miles on this, the Congress Trail. Dad was able to go up the steps so we were very happy. These steps are on the way to the General Sherman tree.
I like Dad in this picture of him surrounded by a fallen Sequoia. To me, they both look very strong. Because the tree has turned grey with age, it looks petrified, so it appears that it will last forever.

Dad relaxing by Tharp's log house. Can you imagine spending 30 summers here? It would be beautiful.
We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend together. We enjoyed being together with the cell phones not working. We are greatful for T and K making good decisions and Laura and Brian being there for back-up.