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| Our vacation in the Hope Valley |
The day after Mother's Day, we packed up and drove to the mountains! We planned a vacation in the Sierra for Andy's birthday, and also to fit in some time together before I go back to work. We've been to Sorensen's Resort many times before in the winter (skiing at Kirkwood), but never in the spring or summer. It's in the Hope Valley, where Hwy 88 and 89 meet, about 20 miles south of South Lake Tahoe over Luther Pass. We thought it would be a perfect getaway with Alpin, like camping, but in our own small cabin. The weather is still a bit too cool to take Alpin camping yet.
We stayed in small Water Fir cabin, and it was perfectly cozy. We enjoyed being at the resort and admiring all the Aspen trees sprouting tiny leaves, and watching the marmots and birds and other wildlife. The food is also delicious at the Sorensen's Cafe, we indulged and ate breakfast and dinner there. Andy and I also played a few games of Scrabble, he won both times.
Each afternoon we snuck in a visit to the meadow in Hope Valley, for a small hike and lounging by the creek so Andy could do a little fly fishing. The first day was beautiful, but the next two days were cloudy and thunder storms came through in the afternoon. Andy did catch a fish the second day, though!
A big part of going to Sorensen's is hitting up Grover Hot Springs outside Markleeville on the eastern side of the Sierra. It's my favorite developed hot spring. We hit it right after the thunderstorm, and right before the group of a dozen kids came. It was so relaxing and so nice to be back. Alpin did us the great favor and slept the whole time in his carseat. We just covered it with a towel to stay warm and dry. In fact, he slept through a large part of the whole trip, but that's what babies do!
On our way home, we detoured slightly and went to South Lake Tahoe. Alpin's first visit to Tahoe, and of course he was asleep. The lake was beautiful and the clouds were crazy looking.
It felt so good to be back in the Sierra, and we can't wait to return!
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| Alpin's first mountain hike |
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| watching zoo fish |
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| Birthday Boy and Baby Boy |
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| Napping as usual |
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| Hiking with Baby across Hope Valley |
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| Alpin's first time at Lake Tahoe....napping |
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| Strolling the Lake at Pope Beach |
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| Grover Hot Springs with Alpin (napping) |
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| hanging out in Water Fir Cabin at Sorensens |
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| relaxin in the cabin |
Alpin had his first Alpine Adventure and it sounds like a lovely get-away for all three of you. Andy, glad you got to do a little fishing and enjoying the Mountains on your Birthday get-away. LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is a sheer joy to look at, because I am so far away! Thanks for sharing your precious one with everyone! Can't wait to come for a visit.
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