Today, I was supposed to host a zoom meeting with my college friends. I woke up realizing that I had also promised a friend that I would hike a trail along the Truckee River. Can't do both. I texted my fellow alumni Anne in Akron, OH and asked her to carry on. We are so fortunate to have the technology we have today. Communication across 3 time zones instantaneously. I could not have imagined that when I was in college. We had to make a phone call and most definitely, we had to get an "operator" involved. I mean a real, live person. Think about that. Look how the tables have turned. When was the last time you tried to schedule a doctor's appointment? Did you get to actually "speak" with a human? Wow. A few short years (50).
I digress.
So I was able to take my hike along the Truckee River. The stretch of the Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway that was built most recently is the piece between Hirschdale, CA and Floriston, CA. I wanted to see what it was like and boy what a nice piece of work that is. There was obviously a ton of work done here. Lots of improved paths and stairways. I almost hate to show you guys because it was also very sparsely traveled. But, here are a few photos. There is a lot of up and down; so it is a good workout but it is not technical at all; so leave your poles at home. Traveling in the morning, you will be at full on sun exposure so be sure to lather up with the sunscreen. We made it about halfway. Next trip we will use 2 cars and start at Hirschdale.
Yes a Dodge -- didn't fall off the freeway, left there at the end of old Hwy 40
At the end of the trail, we found this piece of artwork -- crafted by a metal sculptor (unknown) out of what looked like an old piece of farm equipment.
What it is? Anyone's guess. A scorpion, maybe?
All in all, a good day. Good hike. Good company. Lucky me!!
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