As part of our 54th wedding anniversary, we planned a trip to Tahoe. We were going to go on our anniversary but didn’t.

Thursday seemed the perfect day to go so we did. The drive up takes about 55 minutes if traffic is moving and fortunately, it was. Lots of trucks but that’s not unusual. Other traffic was minimal. From Truckee, you take 89 towards Tahoe City and that’s considered the West Shore.

Our first stop was Tahoe House. It’s a wonderful bakery and now they’ve added a whole sandwich menu. I was tempted to get a sandwich but we had other plans for lunch.

Here’s Mr. Skinny eating a pain du chocolate!!! He’s gained a pound and a half!!!! Keep going.

We sat and enjoyed the beautiful weather. There were still Burning Man people and cars around and a few had stopped at Tahoe House. You know they’re from Burning man because their cars are covered in white film.

Next we drove down the west shore and planned to walk the lake trail but it seems there was construction on 89 so we did a u and headed back to Tahoe City. From there we drove towards Carnelian Bay and now that’s considered more North Shore. We stopped at the park and finished our coffees there overlooking the lake.

This was taken last spring and there was still snow.

This was taken at the same time with my new Louis!!! (which I LOVE) The granite monument is fun to read!

Next stop was White Cap pizza in Kings Beach. The town was not overly busy which is just how we like it. We got seated outside with a full view of the lake.

A very delicious vegetarian pizza. The crust was perfect, light and airy but slightly chewy.

It was a perfect anniversary lunch.

From there we sauntered home and the ride was easy and not too busy at all. There was one slow down where construction was happening but since we were not in a hurry it was fine for us.

Lake Tahoe is where we both want our ashes flung when the time comes. We love it up there and even though I don’t think I could do winters, it’s still dearest to my heart.