Easy to Cook Meals: Yosemite National Park

About Me

Hi! Welcome to my wonderful place. My name is Shobelyn. I started this blog because I want to document my recipes for my children, I want to develop my English writing, I want to learn food photography and most, I want to learn to cook easy meals. As I progress though, I want to develop this page into something with a deeper purpose. Something that is just not a place that my children can refer to, but also a resource where they can build their character. As I quietly write on the sidelines,I noticed that I am not alone in this page. I began to get some followers and some people who just passed by. As a hospitable "abode owner," I decided that I can make this better by letting these passers by be entertained. I have Random Thoughts page where I will write about my opinions and about words that encourages me. In the Photography and Quotes page, you will find some photos where I will associate the ingredients of the food I cook to my favorite quotes. In the Index Page, it will be easier for you to look for the recipes. Whatever your purpose in visiting, I hope that somehow the pages leave a mark in your being. As the Bible verse goes, " All things work out for the good," so there is a reason why you came across this nook. I hope that you will be blessed, nourished and HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Yosemite National Park

Half Dome

We had the pleasure of visiting Yosemite National Park when we lived in Bend, Oregon. The drive was 12 hours but it was fun because the long drive became a form of bonding moment for the kids and as a family. I believe that travel can widen my children's imagination and broaden their experiences. We also opt to go to nature parks so that the kids will be able to appreciate the power of God through the beauty of nature. Even though if it is inconvenient financially, I always allocate money for each year's vacation. We do not vacation luxuriously. We usually stay in a tent for it is cheaper. I also want the children to experience life without electricity and computer, so they can experience how a simple life feels like. Speaking for myself, every time I go to nature vacation, my faith grows more. And I tend to appreciate God's blessing and kindness for allowing me to experience the beautiful sites that I see and sites that I visited. When we camped in Oregon however, it is similar to test of faith since it gets so cold and moist at night there and it was always uncomfortable. It was wiser to rent a yurt. :) I know. I just contradicted myself but I will share about some of our unfortunate camping experience in Oregon in later posts. But for now, enjoy Yosemite National Park.