The Flights

Originally, we planned to drive to Breckenridge with our bikes.  As we got within a couple of weeks of the trip, the weather forecast became very cool and not suitable for cycling.  What to do, what to do.  We decided upon Lake Tahoe via plane, leaving our bikes behind.  Above, we approach Kitt Peak on the right as we head to....

.....Los Angeles where we sat on our plane for a short period before it took off.

In the distance, another snow capped peak as we head to Las Vegas where this time we change planes but have about a 2 hour window in which to do so.  Once airborne again....

....we are warned of a bumpy experience but the pilot gains altitude and what a magnificent sight above the clouds.  Eventually,.....

....the clouds break as we near Reno, NV.

The sun is dropping but we land in time to pick up our car and make the hour drive to....

....South Lake Tahoe.  We are staying near the top of a 7500' mountain so the nights and mornings are kinda cold so while I miss Jack the Dog enormously, I'm happy not to be taking him on the morning walk.  We begin our hiking tomorrow.