Thursday, September 20, 2007

It rained all night and was very cold this morning. Concerns about ice along the roadways and/or snow at our destination, Lake Tahoe, were raised. Mama Sue called her son who was staying in Lake Tahoe and he assured us that there was no snow, but it was a bit cold. We left one hour later than scheduled, to give it time to warm up.

Even though we left an hour later, it was still very cold. The ride to Lake Tahoe was amazingly beautiful. On our way, we stopped in the town of Sierraville and visited Jean & Jerry's Funny Animal Farm and gas station. Yes, animal farm & gas station...odd combination, I know! After gassing up and petting the animals, we were off to Lake Tahoe for lunch.

We arrived in Lake Tahoe to temperatures in the 40's. The wind blowing off the lake was unbelievably cold. Still, I thought about those who had undergone breast cancer treatment and what they have been through and being a little cold just didn't seem to matter anymore. Another Medallion pass ceremony was held, more tears shed and then we headed through Donner Pass on our way back to Dobbins.

A talent show was scheduled for after dinner, but we were all so exhausted from the cold and riding that the talent show was cancelled. I was in my bunk asleep by 9:00 pm.