Sierra Lakes

Last week I visited a number of lakes in the eastern Sierra.  There's no such thing as a bad lake there, but TJ Lake was above average.  It's above Mammoth Lakes.

Sun shimmering on the water of TJ Lake.

I had a cozy cabin at Convict Lake.  The Lizards enjoyed hanging there.  They especially liked the sweet smell of the sage.

After a day of hiking in the mountains, there's nothing better than taking a dip in a natural hot springs pool.  This is Pulky's Pool, conveniently only a ten minute drive from my cabin at Convict Lake.  Water temp about 100, fine mountain views.

Here's a shot of my Convict Lake cabin.  The resort has a fine restaurant, a well stocked general store, and a resident deer who bludges every chance she gets.

The multicolored rocks at Convict Lake are of volcanic origin.  They remind me of Artists Palette in Death Valley.  Which is not too far from here!  Ah, the diversity of California.

Fishing is good in the Sierra!  A lot of folks at the resort walked by with good strings of fish.  You can sail Convict Lake on kayaks or low power motorboats.  Rental boats are available.  A fine, tranquil spot.

A lone fisherman on Lake George, above Mammoth.

Blue Lake, above Virginia Lakes about 15 miles NW of Mono Lake.  Though the Virginia Lakes were crowded, there were only a handful of people here, only a half mile to the west.

I progressed to Lake Tahoe, where I spent a peaceful afternoon lolling on the beach under a tree, or sitting in the lake, reading a book about the Napa wine culture and enjoying the warm sun/cool water contrast.  All good.  The rocks along the Tahoe shoreline lend a surreal air to the scene.

On the Nevada side, large cedars tower above the sage.