We had a midday snack at a pizza place, and then walked around for a little while. There isn't a cute little main street like I expected. Sad. But, there is a ski resort called Heavenly (4,800 acres and 95 runs!) which runs right into town. So, there are a bunch of stores and an ice skating rink and a bunch of restaurants all in nice, rustic, wooden, cabin-like buildings. It was pretty chilly; I was wearing my winter coat and a scarf. It gave me my dose of winter and started to get me into the holiday season. (Until I went back to sunny Sacramento...)
We checked into the hotel around 4:30 after grocery shopping for breakfast and lunch the next day. It was a very nice room with a king size bed and a pull-out-of-the-wall double bed. A perfect space for 5. We hung out and enjoyed watching tv (something that never happens in AmeriCorps) and then decided to watch the sunset over the lake. At this point, it was about 30-35 degrees outside. We only were able to see the tail-end of the sunset, but it was still beautiful! Then we had dinner at "The Brewery" across the street. Not bad, except they were out of the two beers I wanted. Boo. Then we went back and pretty much passed out.
Sunday, we woke up around 9 am (AmeriCorps time) and had breakfast and had to be out by 11. I bought a box of Cinnamon Harvest Kashi and I was in heaven with three bowls. Our original plan was to go hiking at Grover Hot Springs, but according to the concierge, it was an hour away. So we decided to hike at Emerald Bay. Well, this was one of the most breathtaking views I've ever seen. The picture is of Emerald Bay, with little Fannette Island and then Lake Tahoe in the background. It was sooooo gorgeous! Mountains and water everywhere! We hiked on a small loop off the side of the road called Eagle Falls (there were trails off the roads all over the area). It was lovely and rocky, and we had lunch overlooking the lake. Man, life is tough. Then we drove back, and it was back to reality for us five.
Lake Tahoe is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever been. I am DEFINITELY coming back to ski!!!!!! I can't wait!
This is the last week of training. I can't believe I've been here for an entire month already. We leave for our first project a week from today. Time is finally beginning to fly.
We'll be in touch.
<3 anne
Hi Annie,
ReplyDeleteGreat seeing you and beautiful Lake Tahoe. Not sure who was more gorgeous! However something was missing like the....BLOG! Still waiting :)
Love you, Mom
AHHHH ANNE HOW I MISS THEE!!! This was a great weekend! (yay I can finally comment)
ReplyDeleteCaitlin