Even though I was very concerned with weight, I ended up taking two cameras with me: my iPhone and my trusty point-and-shoot waterproof Nikon. I had forgotten about the Nikon by the end of the trip, and just now discovered the photos I took.

Here are a few from our first day. Looking fresh and hopeful, we arrived at the shuttle stop at 6:50 AM.

Pat Wolk drops us off at the AMTRAK station in Fresno. Ready to go!

Barbara and I took turns having our picture taken with a peek-a-boo tree

After we crossed the Kings River, we headed up-country and left the crowds behind.