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Yosemite, CA August 2006

	This is nature up close and personal. Zoya could not stop talking to the deer but the deer could care less.	We stopped at the Ahwahnee Hotel for a drink and a look around. Stunningly large fireplaces. This place at Christmas must be amazing.	We were driving to Half Dome lookout when we saw a few cars pulled over to the side of the road. Well of course we're curious so we hike up the hill and find this beautiful brown bear foraging with her cubs in the dead wood. We all kept a respectful distance and she let us have a good look.
			Momma and baby
Half Dome lookout. We stayed for the ranger talk and saw the most beautiful changes of color on the face of Half Dome.	I guess not everyone hikes with their dog.		I just love reading the signs at these National Parks.