Paradise seemed to be in reach when we woke up in the tent on a brisk Oregon morning. Later today we would be in a five-star resort. We were too excited to change our clothes so we just rolled up our non-five-star accommodation, stuffed it in the trunk, and were on our way. The six-hour drive to Lake Tahoe went relatively uninterrupted except for a brief lunch break at Adin Supply Co. Market and Deli in Adin, CA. The place was basically a supermarket, outdoors store, and taxidermy museum combination, with a deli in the back. Our sandwiches were surprisingly tasty and everyone was really nice even though there was an eight-foot-tall bear standing guard outside the bathroom. It was just another beautifully finished taxidermic feature.
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Drew outside Adin Supply Co. Market and Deli
Anyway, back on the road we continued to listen to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. We were getting to the good part, so the last leg of the drive seemed to fly by. We arrived at the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe Resort disheveled and dressed like slobs. But we made it. After being awestruck at the overly massive three-bedroom suite, we relaxed for a bit then headed to the pool. I asked Drew if this was heaven, but he reassured me that it was just California.
After lying at the pool for about an hour, we cleaned ourselves up and went to dinner at Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. where we had some homemade beverage and a good hearty meal. Back in the hotel room, we watched a couple episodes of Lost then passed out, looking forward to what tomorrow would bring.
A special thanks for Susan and Mark Trager for letting Drew and I use their timeshare at the Ritz. It's generosity at its finest.
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