I am enjoying a beautiful day of in South Lake Tahoe! Yesterday's ride was only 68 miles but difficult. The climb was comparable to Trail Ridge Road, except we gained more elevation. This time, however, our expert cyclists failed to report to us all the terrifically dangerous obstacles we may encounter... hmmm
The Sierra Nevadas are very impressed, and I am pleased to be in California. However, the state sign was a big disappointment. It was about 3 feet by 2 feet, compared to 15 or 20 ft like the other signs. It was a bit anticlimatic, considering we traversed the entire country, a total of 15 states and three mountain ranges to get here. But I can't complain, I'm just happy to be in one piece!
Lake Tahoe is amazing, the water is clear and blue and there are green forests surrounding us! What a site for sore eyes, after dry and brown Nevada. Today was wonderful, I swam twice (the water is freezing, it made me miss Barton Springs so much!) I woke up a bit early, listened to music, went for a jog by the water, then immediately went to the beach to eat breakfast, drink coffee, and read. For lunch, Tomer and I bought an $8 sandwich that was about 12 inches by 4 inches. He ate both his fourths for lunch, but I saved some for dinner. We also split some vegetables, something that has been lacking on this trip. I also have a $2 orange waiting for me (I wasn't expecting it to be $2, it better be good). We sat in the Safeway for a good time, eating our food and just talking. In the afternoon, Carrie Porter, Alex and I biked four miles to a less crowded cove, where we read and swam for a few relaxing hours. And here I am now! It was really a great day.
I can't wait to see my parents in four days, and to be home in six!
I miss you all,
Rachel
The Sierra Nevadas are very impressed, and I am pleased to be in California. However, the state sign was a big disappointment. It was about 3 feet by 2 feet, compared to 15 or 20 ft like the other signs. It was a bit anticlimatic, considering we traversed the entire country, a total of 15 states and three mountain ranges to get here. But I can't complain, I'm just happy to be in one piece!
Lake Tahoe is amazing, the water is clear and blue and there are green forests surrounding us! What a site for sore eyes, after dry and brown Nevada. Today was wonderful, I swam twice (the water is freezing, it made me miss Barton Springs so much!) I woke up a bit early, listened to music, went for a jog by the water, then immediately went to the beach to eat breakfast, drink coffee, and read. For lunch, Tomer and I bought an $8 sandwich that was about 12 inches by 4 inches. He ate both his fourths for lunch, but I saved some for dinner. We also split some vegetables, something that has been lacking on this trip. I also have a $2 orange waiting for me (I wasn't expecting it to be $2, it better be good). We sat in the Safeway for a good time, eating our food and just talking. In the afternoon, Carrie Porter, Alex and I biked four miles to a less crowded cove, where we read and swam for a few relaxing hours. And here I am now! It was really a great day.
I can't wait to see my parents in four days, and to be home in six!
I miss you all,
Rachel
3 comments:
RAchel I am sooo proud of you! It was really good to talk to you the other night! I miss you soo much! I can't wait for school to start but I really wish I could see you before I leave! we will have to meet up at a few AHS games and of course church!! well Braden is having his 7th birthday party in 30 minutes so I better get back but I just wanted you to know that I love you and I cant wait for you to get home!!!
*Amber
P.S. Remember the time I...... ;)
We miss you too but are beginning our preparations to fly to San Francisco. I'm really proud of you!
Love,
Dad
Hey Rachel! Glad you've made it California safely. Went to lunch with your family today. They can't wait to see you. Us either!!!!! Can't wait to see your pictures. Take care and see you soon.
Love ya,
Laurie
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