See the Yosemite trail through my eyes as I attempt to hike it with my husband and dog. Just so you know, this happened after I got into a car crash and hurt my brain. Remember how stubborn I was and look at the trail in a new way.

The Beginning of the Journey up Yosemite Trail

There are steep stairs all around us that keep going up. We had planned to only do the lower Yosemite Falls trail before the hike, but as we went, our minds changed…

It was fine for me once the hike began. But as we went up, my head started to hurt more and more. It was becoming less and less smart to try to keep up with my dog Clyde and my husband. My head was beating so hard that I could barely notice it. I had to quit.

“Go on,” my husband says, looking back at me. “I need to take some time.” I tell him. He finally breaks down and leaves me behind, leaving Clyde behind. It would take me my own time to get there.

After taking some time to rest, I started up again. Soon, though, I had to rest again and again. My body could do it, but my mind wouldn’t let me! I had to stop every time because the pain in my head was so loud.

Reflection on My Body Vs. Hiking

The last time I was able to hike this much was almost three years ago.

I was in a crash with seven other cars at the time. I’m lucky that I can walk at all. That pain was so much worse than the pain I’m in now. I’m still not at all like I used to be, though.This is bad for your body in the long stretch. Even more so when you have been trying to get better even though things have been hard. Don’t give up, though!

I almost gave up a few times, but I told myself I could do it. “Slow and steady wins the race,” I started to say in my head. I am grateful for the book “The Turtle and the Hare” for kids.

A lot of people used the path. In other words, a lot of people were going up and down in groups. But the higher I went, the less of it there was. I felt better when I tried to keep up with some of the groups. “I am not at all broken!” I’m now going as fast as they are! I’d say.

The Lower Falls and It’s Wonders

Finally, a chance comes up. I’ve made it to the bottom falls! It was really beautiful! A cold mist comes from the waterfall as it falls. On the other side of the wide view, there were trees. I take a big breath. The air here is nice and quiet. I know there isn’t my man or dog here, though. I have to keep going until the end. The rocky path to the top of the falls started after a short break. It took a while of walking up, but after a while, every step started to make my whole head pound. It felt like it was getting bigger from the inside out with each pain.

When I needed to and could no longer take it, I took a break. Then I began my journey all over again from the point where I had left off. People I saw along the way told me, “You’re almost halfway!” which made me feel better.

“Take your time, you can still see it!”

I Made it to my Prize on the Yosemite Trail

There were times when this trip seemed like it would never end! Finally, I was 20 to 30 minutes away from the top. I stopped to rest. While I was trying to catch my breath, I saw my husband walking toward me in his bright green jacket, with Clyde by his side. I felt relieved and happy all over.

I’ve reached my gift! I was supposed to get to them, though, not the other way around. I asked him to come back down and help me. I couldn’t stop now that I was so close to the top. So, I kept going. This time, we all went to the top together. The top falls were beautiful! It felt like you were in a place where no one had been before. From far away, you could see mountains with trees all over them.

The rough trail went to the top and back down  that was 9 1/2 miles.

But, we were successful!

Learn More About Yosemite Trail

nps.gov has more information about this walk. From this spot, you can see the trail and other paths nearby. It even tells you if there is a rock slide, parking trouble, or anything else that might go wrong in the area.

Things to Do in Yosemite

There’s a plethora of trails and things to do in Yosemite. So, I highly suggest checking out Best Things to Do in Yosemite National Park.  This article is written by Kuhl, an outdoor clohting brand company that knows their stuff. So, if you’re in need a good gear, check out their website as well!  

Explore Sweden and its Nature

I now live in Sweden, and my body feels pretty much normal again. It was only four to five years before I felt like myself again (this is a joke). This is where I write about all the fun things I do in Sweden. You can also stroll along many of the trails adventures I am Hiking in Sweden. These pieces are useful and full of useful information that you can use on your next trip!

Dani hiking in Kil, Sweden with Salomon running shoes

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