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So, this is myfirst blog entry since arriving in the states. The location says Carson City, which is the capital of Nevada, but actually I am staying near Lake Tahoe, with Jared and his Mum and step-Dad. They have recently finished building a house up here, and it is a great place to stay in with lots of room. On Thursday it was american thanksgiving, where I met most of Jared's family, which was good fun. Then for the last few days we have been up at the lake. Well the lake is about a half an hour drive away. It is an alpine lake, and I am currently in a valley in the mountains. My first mountain experience! The snow hasnt fallen up here yet, but I think when it does it will look spectacular. Where I am currently at is about 5 hours drive from Santa Cruz, and I have seen quite a cultural difference. yesterday we visited a place called Virginia City, and it was like nothing I have ever seen before, except for when I would glimpse a wild western movie that dad was watching. It reall was like that, and the cowboy culture lives on!!!! One of the stores we went into was selling leather goods at dixcount prices, and I am now the proud owner of a tan coloured suede jacket. I think it is great that I have got one from cowboy loving Nevada, I feel like I am getting the genuine article! yes, next I could be saying 'yee-hah', and riding a horse. Jared and I also got an old style photo done where we dressed up in old-style clothes, and pretended we were robbing a bank! Its quite a funny sight. Today begins the long drive home, but I think we will be back again :o)
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