By the end, I was thoroughly chilled, and I craved a hot drink from the Ahwahnee, but settled for Hot Apple Cider from Degnan's. The paper cup felt warm and comforting as I wandered beneath the oaks in Yosemite Village. Autumn is a time for slowing down the pace of life. As night falls earlier each night, and temperatures drop, a quiet restfulness settles in. I saw that quietness in the tourists yesterday.
Fewer people visit the park in autumn.
And this time of year tends to bring out visitors who realize the value of wilderness, quiet spaces and wildlife. We're just a week away from November, when the park becomes downright desolate during the weekdays. I suggest taking a day off from work to enjoy the slice of autumn Yosemite so eloquently boasts. And last November, my Diary entry listed some fine things to do in Yosemite in the rain. From my desk here, I can see yet another storm rolling in.