Lake Tahoe is pretty in the winter, surrounded by all the high altitude, snow-covered mountains. Especially when there are no clouds.
I didn’t expect to see Lake Tahoe anytime soon, although I had contemplated, and was about to talk to J about, a possible trip up to the snow sometime before spring comes around. I crave some “snow time” in the winter.
Lake Tahoe is only about 2 hours away. That’s nothing compared to the distances I was willing to drive in Europe to get to some snowy mountains.
Yesterday I got my chance. When I came into the office in the morning, my boss asked “Would you be willing to drive up to Tahoe and pick up our instrument at the field office?” And then the question: “Have you driven in the snow before [not that there was any snow on the roads, but there was potential snow fall in the afternoon]?”
Excuse me? Just because Californians – no offense – freak out and lose all their driving skills, if water in any shape or consistency falls down from the sky, doesn’t mean that I, who grew up with “real” winters in Germany, can’t drive a car when there’s some snow on the ground.
I was a little perplexed by the question. Also, usually my other co-worker gets to do those kind of tasks. But as it turned out, he was caught up in some other project for the whole day and we really needed the instrument by today.
I got the keys to one of the governmnt vehicles [= SUV :)] and off I went.
It was a great drive. Nice scenic route through the Sierra. I wish I could have stayed at the Lake a little longer, or, even better, could have brought my snowboard for a little ride :) Oh but wait, that’s still in Germany. Next thing on the list to bring back here. Renting gear sucks.
It was a good day. I only got a few hours of work done at the office, but hey, I certainly did like getting paid for going on a drive to the snow :)
Maribeth
February 20, 2008 at 6:20 pmBeautiful picture, San. I’ve never been to Tahoe, but I have heard from everyone I know who has that it is lovely. I think Hubby skied there way back before he knew me.
Glad it was such a nice break for you. I always enjoy a good ride, especially when it is as beautiful as I’m sure this one was!
steffi
February 20, 2008 at 10:30 pmim glad you had fun and thats a beautiful picture. did you take it? when it rains here in AZ people freak out and drive all slow… =)
kim
February 21, 2008 at 12:49 amwow, it does look beautiful!
nice trip – especially since you got paid for it ;)
Antje
February 21, 2008 at 3:09 amYes, that does look great! You should definitely get your snowboard over, I mean that’s one of the great things about Sacramento: so close to everything, the beach, the snowy mountains, Yosemite, SFO…
san
February 21, 2008 at 7:35 ammaribeth… thanks. and yes, scenic rides are always worth it :)
steffi… yes, i took the picture. the view was beautiful!
kim… yeah, especially (!) since i got paid for it :)
antje… uh, i know! that’s why i always loved sacramento! it’s close to everything!!
Viviane
February 22, 2008 at 6:26 amOh wow, that is really beautiful! Great picture!
Sanna
February 22, 2008 at 8:05 amThat’s a nice way of passing working hours ;-).
Looks lovely!
Have a great weekend sweetie!
Maren
February 22, 2008 at 8:11 amSUPER JEALOUS!!!
I’ve read a series of books that took place at Lake Tahoe and the author does a very good job on describing the scenery. I’ve always wanted to go. Glad you got to see it. I’ll have to come visit and we’ll have to go!
san
February 22, 2008 at 8:37 amviviane…thank you!
sanna… totally agree. have a great weekend, too, hun!
maren… we should totally do that!! :)