Lake Tahoe - 5 days in heaven

Day 1 - We arrived early afternoon and my first thought was to get paddling in that beautiful blue water. But it was not to be. The wind whipped water was spouting white caps and not looking inviting. Big E had to go over to the East side of the lake to launch the ski boat at Cave Rock. It took him over an hour to make it back to our south shore beach house. He said the ride was one of his scariest with waves breaking over the bow. We found out that there was a lake advisory warning for small craft because of the high wind. So thinking the water would calm with the sunset, I prepared to head out at my second favorite time of day, but that did not happen. Wind and chop was still ruling the lake so decided against any water play and headed out for dinner.

Day 2 - Tuesday morning dawned with that perfect calm and stillness I was longing for. I was on the water by 7 am and headed for my favorite creek that runs through an eagle sanctuary. 8 times out of 10 I will see eagles.

We spotted our first eagle right at the entrance to the sanctuary. It is hard to get a good shot from a boat in the water, but I tried.

Day 3 - We had a first class ride into Emerald Bay where we were dropped off on the beach right in front of Castle Vikingsholm. Being the middle of the week boat traffic was light and we had a mellow paddle all the way to Baldwin beach where we took a break. From there we headed up Taylor Creek.

This guy was at the entrance to Taylor Creek and in a favorite eagle hanging out spot.  Several times I have seen eagle fishing the small pond that is behind the main beach area. 

it was a good thing we had a long morning paddle, the winds were going strong by the time we headed back.