This was a trip we took to Monterey, California in March 2011. It was still pretty snowy and although most of the time the roads were good. There were some interesting times.
We got to drive past the Bonneville Salt Flats. This was the first time we had ever driven this road during the daylight. It was very interesting. It really is very flat and barren.
When we got to Reno, Nevada the road over Donner's Pass was closed so we headed south through Carson City and South Lake Tahoe. It was interesting how the snow started just as we headed into the mountains. We got to Tahoe and found that to go further we would need chains, it was getting into the evening so we stayed there in a little hotel and I went and purchased chains and had them put on the car. It snowed all night but the morning was beautiful and the roads were being plowed. We drove easily down into California, removed the chains and then drove through the rain to Monterey.
Ady eating. It is hard to get her to eat without talking constantly. She is such a character. She keeps us laughing. We really enjoyed our visit with Jon, Holly, Ady and Will.
Grandma took Will to the playground when he woke up from his nap. We had a lot of fun.
Will riding the trike to walk to get Ady from preschool. He thought he was really big, even though he couldn't touch the pedals.
Grandma and Will. They were so glad to get back together again!!!
We got to drive past the Bonneville Salt Flats. This was the first time we had ever driven this road during the daylight. It was very interesting. It really is very flat and barren.
When we got to Reno, Nevada the road over Donner's Pass was closed so we headed south through Carson City and South Lake Tahoe. It was interesting how the snow started just as we headed into the mountains. We got to Tahoe and found that to go further we would need chains, it was getting into the evening so we stayed there in a little hotel and I went and purchased chains and had them put on the car. It snowed all night but the morning was beautiful and the roads were being plowed. We drove easily down into California, removed the chains and then drove through the rain to Monterey.
After the devastation in Japan following the Earthquakes and Tsunamis, we were worried about Sayuri and family. She sent us these pictures and a note that they are doing fine. They were entirely safe. 
It is amazing how much Takumi and Misaki have grown. We miss them and wish we could see them more often.
