While on my trip to Reno we were able to take a drive and do some hiking in the mountains in California. I had never been to California either so I was quite excited for this adventure!
Here we are driving down to Lake Tahoe. It is about an hour long drive from Reno through the mountains. I love the mountains!
Taking in the scenery.
We arrived in Tahoe in the afternoon and had plenty of time to get settled. My companions' family was kind enough to let us stay with them in their timeshare. The next day we went on a hike down the mountain to Lake Tahoe and Eagle Falls.
This is the top of Eagle Falls - I had to be very careful not to fall in the water. I was afraid of getting caught in the current and going over the falls! Scary!
It was a mile-long hike down the hill to get to the lake and the falls. I was quite glad my companion was willing to carry me on this trek. I'm afraid with my wee legs, I may never have made it on my own.
We made a quick stop at the beach to get a picture.
This tree was amazing! The bark on it is enormous! I don't know if you can see me, but I am resting in between the pieces of bark!
This is part of Eagle Falls but the best is yet to come.
And here are the falls! So breathtaking! Some of our companions climbed down to get closer but this was close enough for me and my companion. To tell the truth, I had a bit of a tumble and she told me she was afraid for a second that she might have lost me - but I was safe and sound on the other side of the fence I'm resting on in the picture. Thank goodness!
There were neat little springs all along the path and we refilled our water bottles from them! The children were skeptical but the water was quite fresh and tasty!
You can't see the sign all that well but we are about to cross the state line back into Nevada!
Once we arrived back at the timeshare, we got to spend lots of quality time talking and just being together. Here we are playing cards and enjoying a nice cold beverage while the children swim in the pool.
And of course we had to try out the hot tub!
I also made sure to get my picture by the pool. Other guests at the timeshare thought I was the Travelocity gnome - I was quite flattered but assured them I was not so famous.
It happened to be one of the children, Jenna's 10th birthday while we were at Lake Tahoe! And she let me help her celebrate her big day! I love cake!
Before we headed home the next day, there was one more thing we wanted to do - take in a Reno Aces baseball game! They are one of the minor league teams for the Arizona Diamondbacks - very neat!
As per tradition, I had to enjoy a cold beverage at the game! My companion helped me out otherwise I might have been in tough shape!
There was an actual grassy knoll in the outfield so we had to take in the game from there for a bit.
My companion was quite excited about this cup because it was an unlimited cup for soda - a good deal, I'm told.
Hey! It appears someone was giving me rabbit ears!
My friend Jaylee was my personal photographer for a bit and she took this photo - I'm quite pleased with it!
And what game would be complete without a foul ball?? Jenna's father caught it for her for her birthday - such a nice present!
Such a lovely trip! I can't wait to head out on my next adventure! Until next time!
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