Catching up...prt 2

For Kate's birthday we went camping up in Sequoia National Forest. We really loved it up there and can't wait for it to warm up again so we can go back. We went for an amazing hike on the Kern, swam in the river, picnic'd on the a rock, we felt we were the only ones out there that day besides a few fly fishermen we saw. One of the best trips we've done so far. We plan on camping on the river next time we go up there.




Kate waking
Sequoia National Forest, CA







After a swim in the Kern.
Sequoia National Forest, CA







Kern River
Sequoia National Forest, CA






One of My favorite places on Earth.
This is where we had lunch and went for a swim. The water was pretty cold but it was warm once you were in the sun. This photo doesn't do the spot much justice. You can see here a little tributary that joined the Kern. We were so isolated there, I felt more peaceful there than any place I've ever been before.

Kern River
Sequoia National Forest, CA





You could jump off the rock we picnic'd on into about 9 feet of water, it was freezing but felt amazing at the same time.

Kate emerging from the river.
Kern River
Sequoia National Forest, CA






We almost bailed a night early, thought it was going to down pour (you can see my trenches from the night before) but we stayed and it didn't rain.

Photo by Kate Amengual
Our campsite
Sequoia National Forest, CA







We also came across this crazy old cemetery, Kate took this picture of this old knocked over tombstone. I made a pretty cool 4x5 picture here I'll post this week.

Photo by Kate Amengual
Out side Sequoia National Forest, CA