this was done each night relatively close to bed time for the two . eagles were perched high on some nearby tree branches , watching for meals of their own , and half dome peak provided a magnificent backdrop that was almost too perfect to believe was real . i was n't sure if he was directing me or the car because i was n't about to pull over but the car pulled over and came to a stop without my help . she crossed her arms , thinking she might as well get this over with . 