First Trip in the Van!

We took our first trip in the van last weekend. First, Adam had to finish up the temporary bed....

We put the queen size mattress from the guest room in the van. It's huge! Eventually we will have a "gaucho"--this is a bench seat that folds out into a double size bed. The van will also have a camper pop top, with a bed up top as well. 

Getting everything packed....

We decided to take our first trip up to South Lake Tahoe for one night. We spent Saturday afternoon hiking from the Big Meadows trailhead out to Round Lake. The second day we hiked also from Big Meadows but the other way, on the Tahoe Rim trail, in the morning. In the afternoon Adam mountain biked with our friend Brian and I hiked out to Scotts Lake. 

Carex ready to go, just leaving Davis heading for SLT!

Dude on full alert, tail tucked and read to lean into the turns!

Ok, he relaxed a bit. 

Carex hanging out...the dogs have way more room in the van than they are used to! 

Big Meadows! Completely fantastic meadow, everything in bloom. 

Round Lake, with the Dardenelles in the background. Also note a thunder storm is brewing....it rained hard on us both Saturday and Sunday but both days we were safe inside the van hanging out!

This is the view from our campsite. So comfy to wake up to this view from a plush queen size bed, not having to sleep with the dogs practically on top of us..

Carex enjoying the view (and wanting to chase chipmunks)

Sunday morning hike, Carex super happy. You can't see this but she got into something, her face is covered in spider webs and pine needles!

Dude on the drive home...all tired out from lots of hiking and exploring....we think he likes the van.  We know we are very excited about continuing the transformation! Stay tuned!