Yosemite Day Two

It is hard to describe the granduer of Yosemite - wow doesn't really do it justice.  We drove back to the National Park from Mariposa this morning.  There was a bit of high cloud which increased during the day, but we were still able to enjoy the natural environment without being too cold.  Temperatures were still low but, as long as you kept moving, it wasn't uncomfortable.
Decided to do an easier walk today, after the exhaustion of yesterday.  We went to the Mirror Lake, about a 40 minute walk and much easier than the strenuous one of yesterday.  The path wound it's way along side the river with trees, rocks covered in moss and the absolute highlight of a squirrel 'performing' for us.  It was so cute and seemed to just want to pose for the camera.
Mirror Lake did not disappoint and well and truly lived up to its name.  Once again we encountered some interesting people along the trail, including more Australians.
We visited the the Yosemite Village Store, didn't buy anything but enjoyed looking anyway.
Then on to the walk to the Yosemite Waterfall, the highest waterfall in America.  On the way there, we encountered a school group from the local school.  Of course we started talking to the teacher - school has 30 (primary)students and the teacher told us that she pinches herself every day when she thinks of the amazing environment that she works in every day.  It would have been great to visit the school, but the opportunity didn't arise.  We also had the chance to catch some very friendly deer who again were happy to pose for the camera.
Back to Mariposa and a wander around the quaint little town.  Dave was keen to purchase a chainsaw but we convinced him that, even though it was really good value, it wasn't really an option.  Imagine arriving as customs in Auckland with a chainsaw!
Dinner was an opportunity to eat up all of the leftover food, before we pack up and more on tomorrow.  Snow predicted overnight so, no doubt, there will be more adventures ahead.