The last day in Lake Tahoe we took a Lake Cruise. Fortunately, we choose the perfect day. The sun was shining, no smoke in the sky and a nice 75 degrees. Lake Tahoe is at the deepest point, 1600 feet deep. It has enough water to flood all of CA to a depth of 14 inches. And it is 99.8% pure. I know you all needed those fun facts!
On the way to Reno we went through Virginia City, the most prolific mining town ever with the largest silver and gold recovery in the world. It is where William Randolph Hearst got his start. The Bucket of Blood Saloon got it's name after a shoot out left a mop bucket full of what looked like blood the next morning.
The last three days we have been with family in Reno, "The Biggest Little City in the World". Gayle, Glen's youngest sister, her husband Marc and two children, Pierce and Tina, have been our hosts providing delicious meals and family fun. Last night over Steelhead salmon and salads with Kahlua cake to die for. We laughed and cried and enjoyed each others company immensely. The plan was to play Canasta, a favorite family game of the Higgins clan but, we never got around to it. The stories were flying and we all had a great time!
This morning I got a wonderful facial from Tina, and now we hit a couple of local Breweries.
Tomorrow morning we are headed for Modesto and Uncle Johnny and Aunt Diane. More stories to re-tell and laughs to enjoy:)
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| Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe |
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| Virginia City |
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| Lake Tahoe Cruise |
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| Gold Canyon, where Virginia City is. |
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| Bike riding on a Saturday afternoon with Gayle and Marc |
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| Welcome to Reno |
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| The Fam Marc Gayle Pierce and Tina |
Say hi to Johnnie for me. Does he still have his Nomad with hydraulic lifters?
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