We had a very non-traditional Christmas this year. We didn't cook the big Christmas Eve dinner, but went with the Gabbarts for a fancy dinner at Lake Tahoe. While we were waiting for our table, we walked out to the beach and noticed that the lake was as smooth as glass.
We thought that it would be a great time to go kayaking if it wasn't so cold. And then we decided that because of the temperature inversion it wasn't really that cold, so we hatched a plan for a Christmas Day kayak. The high temperature was predicted to be around 50 degrees, so we left our swimsuits at home and bundled up in fleece and gortex and paddled right in. It turns out that Lake Tahoe in December is not a lot colder than Lake Tahoe in August, at least along the edges.
I was nervous and bundled up in my spray skirt and life vest, but everyone else was a little more casual.
We had a lovely Christmas Day picnic on the beach. Sadly, because we didn't cook Christmas Eve dinner we didn't have any leftovers for lunch, so it turned out to be pretty much like breakfast..Christmas bread.
And we made it back safe and sound, with only wet feet. The lake was just beautiful. It makes you think that spring is just around the corner. Except for the snow piled up along the dock.
I think this might be a good new tradition.
Looks like a fun time, and a great way to take advantage of the high pressure.
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