This was supposed to be a first time backpacking trip for the not yet 1 year old Sebastian. However, it ended up being just a camping trip because of warnings from the rangers of 70 mph winds at Granite Lake in the Desolation Wilderness where we were supposed to go. Vanessa did the planning for this one and we camped at Emerald Bay State Park in South Lake Tahoe. The campsite (#29) simply was the best site I had ever stayed in as far as car camping sites go. Baban, Jose and Sebastian were also there for the weekend trip.
Vanessa with the Sebster
Preparing dinner - Baban, Jose, Vanessa & Sebastian
With Jose, Sebster, Vanessa
Baban helping out with dinner
Vanessa enjoying the view from our campsite
Campsite #29
Sebastian is ready to hike
On board
The sierras
Looking back along the trail with Mt. Tallac in the background
Jose & Sebastian in a scenic overlook above Lake Tahoe
All of us at the scenic overlook
The Sierras
Jose walking along the trail
Barren tree
The Sebster up close
Fanette's Island
Looking out from Emerald Bay towards Lake Tahoe
Not happy with being asked to pause on a bridge on the trail
Water coming down from Eagle Falls
Vanessa, Jose on the bridge across Eagle Falls
The beach near Vikingsholm
A Bluejay
A Steam Ship replica on Emerald Bay (MS Dixie II)
Baban heading back to camp
View in the morning from our site