Sequoia and Kings Canyon

By this point in the trip, we knew we would need a swimming pool and hot showers. I have to say, it was very bizarre to leave snow at the Grand Canyon and arrive in Lemon Cove, California to meet a heatwave. 100+ during the day and still fairly warm at night. The first day there we spent recovering from the long drive, lounging by the pool and reading. The next three days we hiked through the giant trees, climbed Moro Rock and explored the Zumwealt Meadow. We learned about bears and dutifully unpacked our car of all food, and other odorous items (like toothpaste and car seats!) at each trailhead and stored the offending items in the supplied bear boxes. We did see the most beautiful cinnamon colored black bear while driving through Sequoia. What a creature of beauty and shaggy elegance. Although the roads were twisty, and everyone was queasy and holding onto their plastic bags, only Savannah barfed. Unfortunately, the vomit not only covered her, but her car seat as well. Definitely full of "odor" now! Lemon Cove is bear free... for which we are very thankful. I scrubbed up the seat as best I could because next we head to Yosemite!