Relaxing

Enjoying a warm and sunny day in Naples beach, I believe he is called the Kittiwake, found mainly in the coastal areas in North America ad Europe. I caught him unawares while on my vacation to Naples beach, during my spring break while I was in school. Oh how much I used to love those fall and spring breaks, taking time off the school; exploring new beaches and enjoying the warm sunny vacations.

The other side of twilight

This is the view right across my home during the twilight time. What you see as tiny lights is actually the row of houses across the lake- a no name lake ;).. If you can notice the small board on the right side of the image, it says, No Swimming ! Aligators Present...C'mon its Florida and famous for the gators.

The Loner

The lone tree which stands tall facing Monterey on the causeway, witnessing the happenings in the beach, day and night. I wanted to capture it in all its glory but in sober shades.

But here's another picture of him with the blue sky as the backdrop

Close to Paradise

I am still in the hangover of a recent trip I made, and like the title says, it indeed is a paradise on earth. I had gone to visit my family in California, and there we took a small deviation, skipped part of the relative visit and took a sojurn to the most amazing place I've ever seen on earth...

It is Lake Tahoe, a place I've always wanted to visit.

Lake Tahoe is mainly a Ski resort place, but that doesnt stop it from being invaded by visitors on other seasons, infact I enjoyed the grandeour in all its senses during summer. Being a Florida resident I love the sun, and in fact I have arguments with friends over which climate is better, winter or summer, though each is fun in its own way.

Ok, I am not deviating from the topic since I started with California and Tahoe. The beauty of the place is its breathtaking panoramic views, mostly in shades of blue. Situated in the high Sierra Nevada mountains, a place so familiar to me; of course when I used to play road rash a lot- that was one of my favourite motorbike ride route. Categorized as the second largest lake in the US, the first being Lake Crator, in Oregon; another of my dream places to visit.

Activities there include the beach, (well you are hearing from the florida girl, who lives in the state of beaches) hot air baloon ride, (couldnt make it), shopping, cruise and of course peaceful and serene atmosphere. Thats the best part I loved. Average temperature ranging from the high 70s to the low 30s, and a water temparature of about 60s during summer, its definitely a place to be visited.

Trying to capture some moments off time of this lovely place.

This is one of the most scenic spots in Tahoe, called Emarald bay: - note the small green island in the centre of the bay, thats the emarald.

Another photo, which is taken from across the beach in Lake tahoe, facing the Alpine Meadows, a ski resort.

On the drive back, worth clicking...