Tuesday, November 11, 2003

Snow & Full Moon over Lake Tahoe


This is the first time in six years I haven't spent the entire fall at Lake Tahoe. After two early snow storms I just had to get out of Houston. Too late to get a cheap fare, even on Southwest, so I used a frequent flier award.


Flying into Reno I was told I would need chains to go over either of the passes to the lake. Lucky for me, driving restrictions were lifted just before I got to the top of Mt. Rose at 8,900' elevation.


It was still snowing and cloudy on the south side of the lake, making it look like a Currier & Ives Christmas card. It got even better when the clouds cleared overnight to reveal light from the full moon reflecting off the snow covered mountains. The moon set mid-morning the next day against a clear blue sky. As the sun melted the snow off the pines and rooftops it seemed to be raining from a cloudless sky.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the first shot of Lake Tahoe with the Moon. The setting is perfect.

Anonymous said...

It's an area I love. Your comments composed a scene that I could see winding around the curves of Mt Rose Highway, over the summit and the breathtaking scenery under the full moon. It's a time to comtemplate what God hath wrought.

More pictures, please!!

Anonymous said...

The pictures are beautiful, tell us about the camera? Not so keen on snow but the skies are beautiful.

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Anonymous said...

Congrats on being #1 it's a blast....I love your journal. I spend a week a year in Lake Tahoe on the Calif side during Christmas. It's a magical place for sure. Thanks for all the nice pix to. I live in Boulder City Nv :)

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Beautiful pics!!!

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Anonymous said...

Enjoy your Journal very much Becky. Congratulations on being number one. Great pictures. Want to hear more about Nevada. Ron

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

These are very nice! My favorite is the Snowstorm.....Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

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(journals are- From Solitude-From Silence, and Here's What I Know.)
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