Pinnacles National Monument

March 16, 2015.  Another beautiful day before our anniversary.
We took a not too long drive to Hollister and then down through the lovely valley to get to Pinnacles.  We began going clockwise on the path so that we went through the caves first.  So exciting but no bats.

Talking with the condor researcher.

Got a lot of Connie getting a lot of pictures!

Reservoir lunch.  No it was not half way:0

After the caves we arrived at the reservoir which is calm and reflects the rocks nicely.  The water release provides the sound effects for caves....where is that water coming from?

After visiting with the scientist monitoring recently released condors, we saw them.  Very exciting.  We also met a large group who were hesitant to continue since the hike had become "scary".  I took this photo of them making their way in one of those cracks in the rock. Can you see them?

I hope they made it....
The rest of the hike was pretty much downhill and very hard on the knees.  8+ miles.  A great day all around.  Glad we did it again after 20 years.  Probably won't go again!
Thank you for teaming up with us, Tates!