Beautiful Lake Tahoe

The day before was the hottest we experienced in the USA. 50 degrees is just a bit too much for comfort. Not far from Bishop lies a genuine ghost town with a history that goes way back. When Bodie Town was founded, it had a bright future ahead. There was plenty of gold in the ground around Bodie, but it didn’t take long before the gold ran out and interest in the town began to wane. Today, some of the houses are preserved as a kind of museum, where you can peek through the windows and see how people lived back then. This is your chance to get a glimpse into the past and experience a real cowboy town. Later in the afternoon, we finally reached the much-talked-about Lake Tahoe, which is incredibly beautiful. Unfortunately, we arrived on a weekend when prices shoot up by about 50%, so we spent a couple of hours searching for affordable accommodation. We managed to find a hotel, Pine Aches, in South Lake Tahoe. We weren’t downtown Tahoe, but no worries—our part of Tahoe was also packed with bars. In honor of the weekend, we dressed up and headed out into the much more pleasant evening air than we had been used to. People were once again super chatty, eager to share stories about their lives, interests, and what to do and see in Lake Tahoe. Our experience tells us that Americans are more than happy to chat and help tourists who show interest beyond what’s in the guidebook. So ask away—you’ll always get a response. The locals recommended trekking tours that are supposed to be stunning early in the morning. We didn’t embark on one of those since Mette didn’t have proper shoes, and the hike requires a bit more than just sandals. The main activity, of course, is water sports. Diving, swimming, rowing, and sailing are a must when you’re by this perfect lake, so that’s what we planned to dive into the next day.