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A Weekend of Contrasts: Coast and Snow

·Truckee, California·#winter#tahoe#snow#dog#catalina-island
Aerial view of a coastal town in a bay filled with boats, surrounded by hazy hills, with a large circular building.

A quick trip out to the island for the weekend. The harbor was full of boats, and a layer of haze hung over the town as we came in. From up on the hills, you could see the whole curve of the bay and the houses built up the steep slopes.

We spent some time walking the dirt roads up in the mountains, where the fog was rolling in thick over the ridges. It felt a world away from our usual scenery. Back inside, the dog made himself comfortable on the couch for a bit.

Then it was time to head back home to Tahoe. The contrast was immediate. We left the damp coastal air and drove back to deep snow and that intense, high-altitude sun. The cabin was covered, and the light reflecting off the snow was almost blinding.

The dog didn't seem to mind the cold, especially with his sweater on. He was happy to be back, running down the middle of the snow-packed road between the tall pines. Just a regular weekend, spanning two very different places.

A black and white dog with its tongue out looks at the camera, sitting on a brown leather couch near a person's leg.A dirt road ascends a misty hillside with sparse vegetation under a blue sky, partially enveloped in clouds.A wide bay filled with boats, a town on the surrounding hills, mountains in the distance, and a foreground palm tree.A small dog walks on a snowy road with tire tracks, flanked by tall evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.A house with snow-covered roofs and tall pine trees beneath a bright sun in a blue winter sky.A sunny winter day shows a snow-covered wooden cabin, tall pine trees, and snow on the ground under a bright blue sky.A black and white dog in a green and white Christmas sweater stands in snow with trees in the background.A small dog wearing a green and white sweater stands in deep snow with trees and a building in the background.

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