YOSEMITE & MONO LAKE (Day 9 - part 7)

There were many amusing roadside clean-up signs with names such as Just Bill, Butterflies and Rainbows, and this one.

Herding sheep

Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHCs) are the most highly trained and experienced type of firefighters.

Division Creek Roadside Rest Area

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Colorful hills...

... with mining caves and interesting rock patterns

Seismic measuring device .... Someone who didn't make it.

(right) Joshua tree

Father Crowley Vista Point, overlooking Rainbow Canyon

Father John J. Crowley (1891 - 1940) was a Catholic priest who served in this area.

Descending into the Panamint Valley

We spent the night in Panamint Sprints. Originally we were just going to get a camping spot but we decided to upgrade to one of their tent cabins. It was a wise decision.

Our tent cabin

Sunset

A lovely hot shower

The evening was nice and warm but cooled quickly once the sun set. The stars were sensational and we fell asleep to the sounds of howling coyotes. The wind picked up in the middle of the night, shaking the tent cabin violently. We were grateful to be inside it instead of our own little camping tent though.

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