How lovely this grand old hotel is, especially from the perspective of a retired Architect! The rich colors suit the setting to perfection — and we find that the service is world class!
Our lodgings are in a corner of the third floor overlooking Yosemite Falls and what will become a very snowy woods.
The first day in the park is rather exciting, as the enormous rainfall has made the Merced River, creeks, and the waterfalls into super-powers of energy! So much water — it roars all around us! Truly, the waterfalls are unbelievable in intensity.
After an exploration of the hotel, it’s time to dress for dinner (really dress up!) and the evening’s Christmas concert. People watching is an interim adventure, as we enjoy the lovely clothes and foreign accents of many visitors who have descended on the park for holiday festivities. Keep reading … there’s more!
