proposing at taft point: was it worth the hype?
We finally made it to Yosemite after talking about it for years, and I decided to pop the question at Taft Point. The view was absolutely stunning—those cliffs and the sunset really do look like the photos, maybe even better. But here’s the thing: we spent almost two hours hiking up there, and by the time we arrived, there were at least five other couples with the same idea. Everyone was jockeying for the best spot, and honestly, it felt a bit like waiting in line at a theme park. I was sweating bullets, not just from nerves but from the hike and the crowd. When I finally got down on one knee, a group of strangers started clapping before she even said yes!
I always imagined a quiet, intimate moment, but it turned into a bit of a spectacle. I’m happy she said yes, but I can’t help but wonder if there’s a less crowded, equally beautiful spot for moments like this. Has anyone else tried to do something special at a popular landmark and ended up feeling like you were just part of the tourist show? I’d love to hear if you found a hidden gem or if you just embraced the chaos like we did. Sometimes I think these famous places are more stressful than romantic, but maybe that’s just me getting older and crankier.
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