USA, California 2009 - days 1 to 6 in Sacramento and Lake Tahoe

On July 18, we depart for a three week vacation to California.

Day 1.

Dad & Sofie in the Diners lounge at Kastrup airport.
Close-up of Sofie eating her apple.
















Dad has a conference so he buys his flight ticket through work. Sofie and mum thus travel alone on a cheaper flight. This is us about to board at Kastrup airport.


















It was a tough flight for both of us and in this photo one can see how busted we are after 15 hours of travel time flying from Copenhagen to San Francisco via Frankfurt. Sofie had slept almost half the journey but mum hadn't slept a wink.
















We went directly to our pre-booked luxury Westin Hotel and planned to stay up until dad arrived. However, Sofie fell asleep as soon as we ot to our room. Breakfast wasn't included so the next day we ate breakfast at 'Denny's' which served cheap but not too healthy breakfast. Sofie did love it though.
















..... and dad did too.





















Day 2 Outlet shopping in Gilroy and driving to Sacramento.

On our way to Sacramento we do some serious shopping at the Gilroy Outlet stores. Great deals on labels like Hugo Boss, Nike, Hillfinger, Gap, Ralph Lauren ...... we also bought lots of clothes for Sofie. In this photo she models a cute t.shirt.

















Jetlag is really tough for Sofie but she still manages to keep smiling.




















Day 3 Sight seeing in Sacramento.

Sacramento has a lovely 'Old town' and we spend the day sight seeing here. The area was a hub in the gold mining era.













A closer view of dad and Sofie.





















Sacramento is the Capitol of California and in this photo mum & Sofie stand in front of The Capitol. This is where Arnold Terminator sits!












Days 4 to 5. lake Tahoe.

We the head for lake Tahoe and end up staying at Harveys which is a monster hotel and actually a casino.










On our first day here we drive the whole way around lake Tahoe ca. 115 km. This lake is 500 m deep, 35 km long and 19 km wide and a VERY popular destination for holiday makers. In this photo we eat lunch near Emerald bay.










Emerald bay.
















Mum & Sofie at Emerald bay.















It's really hot in the mid 30's and we are still all feeling jetlagged. But we still manage a nice walk at Taylor Creek. This is one of the 60 waterways that lead into lake Tahoe, whilst only one leads from the lake and doesn't even make it to the ocean.









The view at Taylor creek.















Day 8

We get up relatively early to beat the sun and do a great walk to Eagle Falls over Emerald Bay. In this photo one can see a very curious Chipmunk.












Mum carrying Sofie on the first part of the walk.














A closer view of mum & Sofie.















The pools above the Falls.




















Sofie making her 'fall asleep sounds' whilst being carried by mum to Emerald bay.

Sofie falls fast asleep on the beach.














Dad & Sofie at Emerald Bay.




















A popular way of getting around Lake Tahoe is by Riverboat.
















Sofie gets to dip her toes. The water is cold but nice and refreshing.



Sofie enjoying some goats cheese for lunch.

Back at the Hotel we visit the Casino but a promptly asked to leave as Sofie is under 21 years of age :)
Sofie brushing her teeth.



Back at our hotel Sofie enjoys her book.


Video of Sofie enjoying the view of Lake Tahoe from the 19th floor of Harveys Hotel.


Video of Sofie having fun with her mirror image in an elevator at Harveys Hotel.

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