Large-scale Tetris game.
Essentials for the weekend.
Greetings to the lake.
Almost caught my first fish.
Breathtaking sunset on the lake.
Gone fishing.
BBQ chicken with roasted vegetables and pesto orzo.
DAY 2: Bouldering in Middle Bliss
This is the best that Bliss has to offer. Heading home with my tips looking medium-rare.
Rare plant.
The Warm Up Boulder (Boulder C) with high problems.
VB*** with many possible down route variations.
"I have two favors to ask. First, can you take a picture of me?
Thanks. Second, can you help me get down?"
Taylor guides me down the opposite face.
Boulder G.
Boulder J.
Big Face G VB**
Big Face V1**** on Boulder G.
Battle scars from down climbing.
Paddle surfing.
Trip brings out the Riva Junior.
Seaplane.
Floatation devices line the shore.
Patriotic boathouse.
Boating crew.
Proud owner of the Riva Junior.
Monitoring the speed.
"Don't open your doors."
License to boat.
Parking the Riva in slot two.
100th year celebration.
Parking garage.
Sunsets on the lake are like snowflakes.
Lamb appetizers.
Gourmet sausages.
DAY 3: Snowboarding at Alpine Meadows
First run at 8:45am.
Snow attire in the summer.
78 degrees and rising.
Sold out gun show.
All the time in the world on the slopes.
All by myself.
Krab salad with provolone, lettuce, onion, tomato, avocado, salt & pepper and mayo on a croissant from Safeway.
Canoeing from pier to pier.
Big ol' wooden boat.
Basking in the sun.
Focused boat driver.
Sheriff on patrol.
"Level five fun."
Marty is a lucky man with all these ladies.
"Why are there shoes in the hallway?"
Ribs, grilled artichoke & bean salad.
Night owl.
Flaming marshmallows.
S'mores with peanut butter.
Day 4: Access to Eagle Rock
Morning routine.
More birds than boats in the water.
Roy's goose string holds them at bay.
Top of Eagle Rock.
Fallen soldier.
A moment of solitude.
Beam me up.
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum.
Portrait.
Yoga pose.
Steep shortcut.
Reason to run.
Veggie (cucumber, sprouts, red bell pepper, caramelized onion, avocado & carrots) with provolone, mayo and pesto sauce on wheat bread.
Secret garden.
Obsession with birds.
And mushrooms.
Refresher after snowboarding.
She finally held my hand without resistance.
The lake is cold, really cold.
Too much to think about when turning 180 degrees.
Local support from kayaker to take the plunge.
Starboard.
Tube riding. This is the face of reassurance and regret.
It's like mechanical bull riding but with the aftereffects of a rugby match.
Dark & Stormy.
Nightcaps for three.
Roast beef with corn and tortellini salad.
"Meat on meat."
"Heel will grate cheese."
Grilled peach with vanilla bean ice cream.
DAY 5: Depart Homewood, CA
Slacklining on the gibbon.
Leftovers for lunch.
Quaint and secluded on the lake.
Annual neighboring circuit party.
Bid adieu to the lake.
The Yardhouse, Santana Row
Surf & turf burger.
Turkey pot pie.
Year-long cousin reunion.
Lavings.
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