
This is the first time since we’ve had the Airstream that we’ve taken a road trip without it. Our niece was getting married in Minden, Nevada. Normally, this time of the year Amelia would be out of school, and we’d make the wedding a part of a longer Airstream trip. The pandemic changed all of that, and school started two weeks late. So, we blasted up in the Subaru on Friday. Then Sunday morning, we pulled the southbound hammer down routine back to San Diego.
Boy, oh boy is it different not towing. It’s less stressful, but you aren’t traveling with a kitchen so you make poor food choices and eat out too much. I never seem to sleep well in a hotel room and they are not cheap, but the gas mileage on the Subaru is three times better. Like everything in life, there’s pluses and minuses. We prefer the Airstream. It’s comforting having your second home with you.
It took a lot of sweet-talking, but I convinced Amelia we should bring our bikes. How could we drive past Lower Rock Creek and also be in the Tahoe area and not ride?
We saw our first Fuck Biden bumper sticker while in Nevada. Of course, it was on a big pick-up truck with a lift kit. The woman driving it looked bitter and angry, no doubt pissed off that Biden stole the election. She’s probably counting the days till Trump gets reinstated to the presidency in August. I wonder what her and her pals are going to do when that doesn’t happen…hopefully not have another insurrection. Unfortunately, one thing is fairly certain, they will believe the next lie told to them.



The bottom of the second leg of Lower Rock Creek. That road is the old 395 between Paradise and the top of the Sherwin Summit.

The start

Such a beautiful trail.

Amelia wasn’t too happy about the climb, but as you can see from her smile, the descent made her super happy.


Carson Valley Inn, second floor. If you can’t have fun, what can you do?

I bet she’s got some Glen Campbell stories. RIP Glen

Amelia on the Tahoe Rim Trail

Scenic Lake Tahoe

Snow Plant: a flowering springtime parasitic plant that derives nutrients from mycorrhizal fungi that attach to tree roots. What a treat to see so many of them.

The happy newlyweds: Jackson and Alex

Father daughter dance. It was truly a special moment.
So glad you got some pedal Pushing uphill makes the downhill so much sweeter! You both are inspiring. Reminded me that I need to finish Cadillac Desert; a staple for SD/LA water politics. Limited and power; makes people crazy. Water = currency in these here hills! See you soon!
Really soon!