The Plan
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
By: Brandon Bailor
Alright … Since we can’t do the full Half-Dome hike, (won’t be opened … see post titled “Capitol F”) we have not been training per-se. The shift is to do a nice hike, and see the park. I love it there, can’t wait to be there again! I also want to show Michelle some of the other places I like to visit (San Francisco and Las Vegas). We will also swing through Texas on our way home so she can meet the folks.
The Plan:
– Leave Sunday evening (9pm’ish). Drive through to Monday night (about the same time), stop just short of Denver Colorado.
– Motel6 it. Get some sleep, shower, etc.
– Wake up Tues morning, drive again … Yosemite is about 22 hours from where we will be. So we should arrive at the Park early Wed morning. Drive around, possibly find a shower, do a hike, generally get a quick overview of the park itself. Maybe even sneak down to the Mariposa Grove for a peek at the giant redwoods.
– I hope to leave early to mid afternoon. San Francisco is only 4 short hours away! I got a room at the Donatello resort through my time share (nice place … stayed there once). Take her down to Fishermans Warf for dinner. Maybe even Ghirardelli Square (if time permits).
– Sleep. Breakfast … then take the day Thursday for the 9 hour drive to Las vegas. I got room at the Desert Rose (again through my timeshare). Show her the strip, maybe the Forum Shops, the Riviera hotel/casino (location of our pool leagues national tournament), maybe ride the roller coaster at NY/NY or the Stratosphere. Sleep.
– Leave Friday Morning for Texas. Arrive in Waco sometime Saturday … possibly late morning. I think my sister will be there too. Generally hang out and visit. Short visit.
– I have to work on Monday … so, we need to leave early Sunday morning, so I can get home in time to work.
So …it’s a bit tight, possibly exhausting at times, but that is the plan.
Category : Travel
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