Queen for a Day

Yesterday we entered California and got to Yosemite National Park. We are staying at the historic Wawona Hotel, which has no A/C, shared bathrooms and only one shower. We are really roughing it! The Victorian style hotel was built in 1876 and was declared a national historic landmark in 1987. Last night we had the very unique privilege of sitting at the Queen's Table for dinner at the Ahwahnee Lodge. Thank you Murph and Heather for getting us reservations! The famous table is situated in an alcove of the restaurant with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Yosemite Falls. It was named due to the 1983 visit by Queen Elizabeth II. Other prominent people who have dined at the table are: Prince William and Kate, Eleanor Roosevelt, Charlie Chaplin, Lucille Ball, Ronald Reagan, Walt Disney, and JFK. We also heard that one unfortunate couple lost their reservation because Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston showed up and wanted the table. Overall it was an amazing once in a lifetime experience! Thanks so much to Murph for making it possible!