Sept 19th we took off early for a day to Apple Hill. My sister and her kids went with us. She was especially thrilled with the drive along mountain cliffs. Her favorite drives are over long high bridges with water below but unfortunately this trip didn't involve any. This first shot is just south of Minden/Gardnerville.
This is "Bills Apples". The best groomed farm in the area. Tony and Mathew are roaming the lawns. The orchards are to the left of the boys and continue up over the hill and down the other side. The other is of the parking lot and gift store and storage barn. His wife Felice use to sell handmade dolls. They are both retired from the physical side of the business and travel the world in the off season. Bill gave Joyce and me a ride in his John Deere Gator and a first class tour of the farm. This place is a must for anyone who visits the area! We're going back!!
This is the orchard for a small farm that specializes in Apple donuts. The donuts were made with apple cider. Sorry but Joyce's Apple donuts made with our Apple sauce is much better.
This is a row of Granny Smith apples from High Hill Ranch. This was the first place we stopped at and is a must for anyone going. We bought a gallon of fresh pressed apple cider and it tasted so good we decided to buy our own press, but that's another blog.
Finally on the way home we stopped on the side of the road to get this shot of Christmas Valley with Lake Tahoe in the background. This was Tonya's favorite spot, she was screaming with joy as I pulled over and had trouble catching her breath as she clutched her chest and closed her eyes as emotions overcame her. The vertical drop was quite exhilarating.
I must confess my sister is absolutely TERRIFIED of heights.
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