Mammoth to Lone Pine

 We took a wrong turn when we got to Mammoth and ended up driving to the top of the hill - a whole 8750 feet. We found the most gorgeous little fishing lake up there - Lake Mary. Very peaceful and very cold, with lots of snow still hanging round in the shaded area under the trees.
 We had to laugh at this sign, especially as after we stopped at the restroom we found that they were closed for the season due to the lack of use with all the snow and cold temperatures.
 Breathing and operating is hard at this altitude so we figured we would make a run for it and get a bit closer to Death Valley through some more breathtaking scenery.
 We arrived in Lone Pine on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada ranges just as dusk was setting in. We were way more interested in relaxing with a drink or two than taking pics. This pic was taken in the morning just before we set off.