Tuesday, June 25, 2013

JUNE24, 2013 “WE BREAK FOR BRAKES!” (Pollock Pines to Silver Lake)



The brakes on the Subaru had developed a high pitched whirling sound and it was a concern especially since in a few days we would be out in the Nevada desert on “the loneliest highway in America”.  We woke up to a rainy foggy day and decided it would be the perfect day to take a break and get the brakes fixed.  Drove back to Shingle Springs Subaru and had the work done actually very efficiently especially since we didn’t have an appointment.  Finished up and headed out on the road again about 3:00.  Still very rainy and not a fun day to ride the bike.  We had a beautiful drive up the High  Sierras to about 8,000 feet and enjoyed every turn of Willie’s wheels.  Grateful to have him along for the ride.  Drove across Mormon Emigrant Trail which is closed from Oct 31 to May 30 because the snow is not plowed.  What a gorgeous sight that must be in the winter because it was breath taking today!  We came off of the trail onto Calif HWY 88 and drove to Silver lake where we wisely stopped for the day  at Kit Carson Lodge.  A woodsy, delightful, rustic  collection of small lodges and cabins.  We have a room that is right on the lake !  It is enchanting!

(weather forecast for tomorrow:  showers)

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