Next day, we woke up early and left from hotel around 10. We wanted to look around the city of Sacramento, the Capital of California before leaving for Lake Tahoe. We drove around the downtown which is nice, and city is quite small as compared to others.
We had breakfast and left from there for our next destination. It was about two hours from there, the drive was amazing as I-80 passes through the Tahoe National Forest. Everything was covered in a fresh blanket of snow and this was one of best drives so far. We were there in time and found a good parking spot on the sludgy road. It had been snowing in the area for the past one week and there was a lot of snow but thankfully it was a bright and sunny day.
We got off, and walked towards the splendid lake- what an unbelievable view. It was breathtaking, the blue of the lake and the sky and the white of the snow - it was all so perfect. It was just out of a painting. We enjoyed the beauty of nature, slipped and dug our boots in the snow and even had a snowball fight. Spent quite a while there and clicked pictures as well before leaving. We drove around the lake, and stopped at many points on the way to see the lake from different angles.
We were in Tahoe city around six and after running around in the snow for so long, we were super hungry and decided to have an early dinner. We drove around the crowded city, it was buzzing with people, and the hotels were all decorated for the New Year's eve. The city looked really pretty with snow and lights, and it sure was chilly outside. Got in Applebees and ordered some of our favorites. The food was delicious, and the jolly atmosphere made the experience even better. We enjoyed a relaxed dinner for a while and we were on our way to Carson City around 8. It was quite close from Tahoe city, and we checked into hotel around 9. It was a great day, we had a fabulous time.
The following day, we had plans to visit Reno, known as the biggest little city in the world. Left from hotel while it was still snowing, had sumptuous brunch on the way and within 30 minutes we were there. We parked our car in 'Harrahs' and went straight to the casino area. It was crowded with people and cigarette smoke, we went around and played some slot machines as well. From here, we went to the 'The Eldorado', as usual even this was abuzz with noises and machines clicks. We came out but it was freezing, so went inside 'Silver Legacy', another hotel and casino which was teeming with people and we spend some time playing the slot machines again.
Reno
And the next was 'Circus Circus', the moment you enter - you see gazillion kids running around and playing games. Yes, we also joined others and enjoyed some of the games and even won some stuff toys. Then, we sat down on the stands to wait for a show to begin and after about 10 minutes, it did. The girl in the show did some amazing acrobats, walked the rope with a cycle - it was fantastic. And then it was time for dinner, we went to the Courtyard Buffet and enjoyed a great meal before leaving for the hotel. Another day well spent, we did have a great time in Reno, even though the temperature outside was '-10' degrees.
We were in Tahoe city around six and after running around in the snow for so long, we were super hungry and decided to have an early dinner. We drove around the crowded city, it was buzzing with people, and the hotels were all decorated for the New Year's eve. The city looked really pretty with snow and lights, and it sure was chilly outside. Got in Applebees and ordered some of our favorites. The food was delicious, and the jolly atmosphere made the experience even better. We enjoyed a relaxed dinner for a while and we were on our way to Carson City around 8. It was quite close from Tahoe city, and we checked into hotel around 9. It was a great day, we had a fabulous time.
The following day, we had plans to visit Reno, known as the biggest little city in the world. Left from hotel while it was still snowing, had sumptuous brunch on the way and within 30 minutes we were there. We parked our car in 'Harrahs' and went straight to the casino area. It was crowded with people and cigarette smoke, we went around and played some slot machines as well. From here, we went to the 'The Eldorado', as usual even this was abuzz with noises and machines clicks. We came out but it was freezing, so went inside 'Silver Legacy', another hotel and casino which was teeming with people and we spend some time playing the slot machines again.
And the next was 'Circus Circus', the moment you enter - you see gazillion kids running around and playing games. Yes, we also joined others and enjoyed some of the games and even won some stuff toys. Then, we sat down on the stands to wait for a show to begin and after about 10 minutes, it did. The girl in the show did some amazing acrobats, walked the rope with a cycle - it was fantastic. And then it was time for dinner, we went to the Courtyard Buffet and enjoyed a great meal before leaving for the hotel. Another day well spent, we did have a great time in Reno, even though the temperature outside was '-10' degrees.