The girls left about 9:45 and left shortly afterward heading east on CA116 to CA12 to CA49 to get to our first scenic ride on CA4. Along the way we traveled thru many Napa Valley vineyards. CA4 crosses the Sierra Nevada mountains. The westerly portion of the road was a very enjoyable ride, sweeping cures and gradual changes in elevation. I got a little nervous seeing the sign that said "Vehicles with trailers not advisable past Alpine lake".
As approached Bear Valley on CA4, I was following Steve to slow down to stop for a photo at a turn out when a brown bear jumped out behind Steve and in front of me to cross the road. This was my first close call of the trip where I almost hit this mammoth animal and would have if I weren't already slowing down. Needless to say, I had to spend some extra time at our stop to recover. Along the way on this mountain pass there were many beautiful lakes. The price paid to view them was a very narrow road with significant elevation changes and very tight turns.
After cross the mountains we headed north along CA89 to Lake Tahoe, another beautiful road. Upon reaching the lake we found so many people congregating all along the California side of the lake that we couldn't wait to get out of there. No signs of a recession there. Ended the day in Wadsworth, NE where Steve had his first exposure to a Casino. Not that we gambled but walked thru it to get to the restaurant. I think he said he might become a professional gambler when he gets back to AA.
North Shore of Lake Tahoe:
Mountains/Alpine lake along CA4:
Another Alpine lake along CA4:
Steve near the Alpine lake along CA4:
Scenic view very, very near site Ron almost hit bear:
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