Of the deepest lakes in the City of Roses

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Date: 06/09/2012 to 11/09/2012

Saímos of: Stanford, CA

Destination: Portland, OR passing through the Lake Tahoe, CA hair and Crater Lake, OR

Distance: 1.295 km, sendo than 288km from Stanford in South Lake Tahoe, 628mi South Lake Tahoe to the Crater Lake National Park and then 378km to Portland.

Travel time: 6 hours on the first stretch, after enough traffic in the area of ​​Mountain View; plus about 6 times in the second and 7 hours not last, and we stopped for about 3 hours in a outlet the path.

Path: We took I-80 to the height of Sacramento, where diverted by US-50 toward South Lake Tahoe. From, follow the same road, até Reno, where stray toward Klamath Falls on U.S. followed by CA-395-139. From there we took the state until Portland OR-39.

Where to sleep: Accommodation relatively cheap h(m)óteis roadside. Even without Tanajura our tents and automotive, seek inexpensive options in terms of accommodation. Em South Lake Tahoe e em Klamath Falls, close to Crater Lake, find cost-effective at the America's Best Value Inn. Already in Portland found a Quality Inn located at the entrance of town.

What eat different: Fruits and other fresh foods at the Farmer's Market in Portland. Be in town the week that the fair occupied the main square of the city (Pioneer Courthouse Square) was a pleasant surprise.

Tire cheio: Visual impressive dos lagos, followed by the cozy comfort of Portland. This leg of the trip afforded beautiful landscapes and romantic (although it sounds strange for a group of grown men!). All crowned by the comfort of a nice city like Portland peculiar.

Tire murcho: A falta FAZ Tanajura! It had been about a month since we were without our dear companion road, as she went across the Pacific. Nostalgia hit hard!

Of the deepest lakes in the City of Roses

It was late evening when we reached the region of the giant Lake Tahoe, the largest mountain lake in North America and the second deepest U.S. (501 m profundidade). It is located about 2000 feet tall amid the hills of the Sierra Nevada, exactly on the border between California and Nevada, so that is divided between both states. The place is very famous for numerous ski resorts during the winter, when the snow takes over the mountains, but also delivers breathtaking visuals off season.

We were staying in the charming city of South Lake Tahoe, do on the lake, yet side Californian, where we had a privileged position in relation to the attractions we wanted to visit and a good selection of hotels and restaurants. The main attraction of the city is Heavenly Gondola, a cable car which gives a panoramic view of part of the lake. We think the price somewhat salty (about $ 35 per person), then just leaving it to the next.

After a good night's rest, we set out to explore the region. We took the Beetle and went round the lake toward Emerald Bay, while that We enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way. Emerald Bay was a recommendation of local, that logo is justified. It has views of shining eyes and houses some of the main tourist attractions of the region. Among them is the only island in Lake Tahoe, the Fannete Iceland. She calls attention amidst the crystal blue water around it, and still holds the remains of Fancy Tea House (Tea House), constructed by the same owner of Vikingsholm, a "summer house" sumptuous lakeside, which is now a museum. All this gives a special touch to what is already very beautiful by itself.

A gentle walk along a trail led us to the Eagle Lake, um lower lake, parallel ao Lake Tahoe. The slow movement of the crystal clear water with the wind reaches hypnotize, before the peace is to be in that place. We spent a few minutes in silence, just enjoying the tranquility. Very good the feeling of being in touch with nature as if we did really part of it, this feeling that often gets lost in the face of stressful routine that we took in the city.

Next day, continue traveling to the city of Klamath Falls, where we would spend the night before heading toward Oregon, to the Crater Lake National Park, the deepest lake in the United States. Americans who like to name call all Rim Drive environment or do lago trajeto, with several stops to enjoy the views and explanations of its geological formation. The Crater Lake is basically the result of a volcanic eruption, which opened the crater that would later place the lake. Contornamos part give, stopping several times to observe its beauty.

Over a stretch of road took us to the quirky town of Portland. Unfortunately, we had only one day to spend in the city, as we needed to begin to streamline the bureaucracy to release Tanajura the port of Tacoma, próximo à Seattle. The little time we spent there was enough to have a pretty intense experience in the city.

To our knowledge, Portland unjustly not usually in more traditional routes, unless there is interest in shopping, after all you do not pay taxes on the sale of products (sales tax) no Oregon. The City of Roses is famous for perfect conditions for growing Flower, growing showy throughout the city. The International Rose Test Garden is a laboratory of roses open. With about seven thousand roses more than 500 species other than, the garden is considered the largest of its kind in the world. Uma explosão of color takes care of the place and love to the less enthusiastic floriculture. Next to it is also the Japanese Tea Garden, the largest of its kind outside of Japan. Unfortunately we could not visit him, because mornings Monday, when we pass him, is usually closed. Still in Washington Park, to spend funds Pittock Mansion to enjoy a beautiful view of the city, including Mount Hood at the bottom. A case mansão Só, is also quite interesting and keeps part of the political history of the city in their interiors.

Passing through the main town square, to calm Pioneer Courthouse Square, we had a pleasant surprise. Was debuting in the city an annual fair known as Farmer’s Market (Farmers Market). Producers of fruits, vegetables, meats and all kinds of food from the farm to the city come to exhibit their products in stalls assembled in the square. Delicious meals and more varied types of berries feed visitors, while local bands present themselves on a makeshift stage.

Around the square, other local artists also had the sidewalks. Some other paintings exposed his music. We were impressed with the ability of one particular, we stopped for nearly half an hour in one of the corners, just enjoying the music of your bass. With each change in traffic, new people joined us and others followed his path. We remained there for a good time. Portland is proud to maintain this artistic vibrancy in the city. Keep Portland Weird (Keep Portland Weird) is a slogan that is seen relatively often smeared on the walls of the city.

We could also make a visit to Pioneer Courthouse, the court gives its name to the square. The building built in 1869 federal buildings is one of the oldest in the region. The visit has a bit of history of the court, and the most famous cases that have gone through it. It is interesting to visit the court as officials continue working as if no tourists pass through there. We were able to get some sweets in the judge's chambers, kindly offered by his secretary. Moreover, was rather interesting top view of the tower.

The evening ended with a Japanese curry (those well spicy!) no restaurant Kale after a walk through the city (view more here – upon entering the restaurant you feel in Japan, the environment is very traditional and differential. Moreover, the food is very good and the price is low, ultimately, well worth it and it was a great discovery ;)). After a quick blocks passed by the University of Washington, take a free train (yes, some lines are free in the city), to the riverbank Willamette. Portland impressed by the amount of trees throughout the city. Moreover, says that it is one of the most "green" of the U.S..

Two lakes paradisiacal views, stroll through the rose gardens and live classical music in a cozy little square more than. Just missed girlfriends to complete the romanticism of this passage of our expedition. We adiante, eager to kill the longing Tanajura, after their deserved "vacation".