San Francisco to Yosemite: Golden Hills Glowing under Blue Sky


My version of golden California hills

This day Traveler Five and I left San Francisco, after a short stop to do Lombard Street right and to revisit the Haight, to drive to Yosemite National Park. As you drive east before you drop down into the central valley, you drive through these amazing glowing golden hills. I couldn't capture what I saw in my camera so I painted it because I was so struck by this landscape that is so alient to that which I am so used to. I fell instantly in love.

Then it was across the flat of the valley. The temperature had increased by 20 degrees at least. We stopped at a rest stop off of Route 99 that had a llama farm next to it. It was kind of nice to eat lunch and watch llamas in the distance. Then it was back on the road and onto winding Route 140, snaking along the Merced River to our hotel, The Cedar Lodge.


California hills and Traveler Five's profile driving



Merced River

Western Fence Lizard minus tail

Comments

  1. Yosemite... brings back lovely memories of my trip to Yosemite a couple of years back. Northern California's landscapes are so different and striking. Your painting of the hills are beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  2. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Thanks for sharing this information and beautiful picture.. They are really stunning... You did a great job.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Very beautiful pics, loved them so much.

    ReplyDelete
  5. RoyalIndiaTours

    I admire the valuable information you offer in your blog post. Keep up the good work.
    Royal India Tours

    ReplyDelete
  6. The river is so clean and I love how you captured the clear skies.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Thank you picking the correct to go about this method, I find myself truly measurements combined with fancy mastering regarding this in turn concept. If ever capabilities, due to the fact develop know-how, you emotions posting to ones own blogging site using additionally related information? This is very ideal for everyone.

    Computer

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hello there, just became aware of your blog through Google, and found that it is really informative. I’m gonna watch out for brussels. I’ll be grateful if you continue this in future. Many people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!


    Brand Desktop Computers

    ReplyDelete
  9. Hey there! Someone in my Facebook group shared this site with us so I came to take a look. I’m definitely loving the information. I’m book-marking and will be tweeting this to my followers! Wonderful blog and great design.

    Computer Store

    ReplyDelete
  10. Glad you are enjoying my random travels! And thanks for passing along my blog to your followers.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Let me know what you think.