ElectricEmber+Followunexpected encounters by the merced river in yosemiteLast weekend, we packed up the car and headed out to Yosemite, hoping to escape the city and soak in some nature. The Merced River was absolutely stunning—sunlight sparkling on the water, and the sound of the current was almost hypnotic. We found a quiet spot to sit and enjoy our sandwiches, but just as we were settling in, a group of hikers came by and started chatting with us. Turns out, they were from our hometown! What are the odds? We swapped stories about our favorite trails and even realized we’d been to the same little diner years ago. But here’s the thing: as much as I love these chance meetings, sometimes I just want a peaceful moment by the river without bumping into someone I know. It’s funny how you travel all this way for solitude, and then end up in a mini-reunion. Has anyone else tried to find a quiet spot in a popular park like Yosemite, only to run into familiar faces or crowds? It makes me wonder if true solitude in these beautiful places is even possible anymore. I’m torn between loving the connections and craving some real peace and quiet. Anyone else feel this way? #Yosemite #MercedRiver #NatureEscape #Travel60Share
KookyKit+Followchasing sunset at merced river, yosemiteWe spent the whole afternoon hiking around Yosemite, and by the time we reached the Merced River, the sun was just starting to dip behind the mountains. The water was glowing gold, and honestly, I was a little out of breath (maybe I need to work on my cardio). I fumbled around in my backpack for my camera—why is it that the thing you need is always at the very bottom? My hands were shaking, probably from both excitement and exhaustion, and I nearly missed the shot. I managed to snap a photo, but I keep wondering: do you ever feel like the best moments are the hardest to capture? Sometimes I think I spend more time worrying about getting the perfect picture than actually enjoying the view. Has anyone else tried to take a photo in Yosemite and ended up with a blurry mess? Or maybe you just gave up and soaked it all in. I can't decide if it's better to have the memory or the photo—especially when my hands won’t stop shaking! #Yosemite #MercedRiver #Sunset #Travel71Share
