Lake Tahoe

By Kieran

 Lake Tahoe

 

Original artwork and poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026, recalling Lake Tahoe to drive away winter blues


Lake Tahoe is one of the clearest lakes with visibility down to 70 feet
Nestled in the snow capped Sierra Nevada it is the quintessential treat

The playground of the rich with world class winter skiing and snowboarding
A few days of respite away from the madding crowd can be very rewarding

Rest of time there are a zillion hiking trails with breathtaking waterfalls
Golden Aspen in a bed of wildflowers ... it's hard to resist nature’s calls.

The well-heeled love sailing and kayaking in the clear cobalt blue waters
'Keep Tahoe Blue' a noteworthy cause if only for our sons and our daughters

Comments

Anonymous said…
Visit Bande Amir in Afghanistan for the clearest lake in my experience with no green around. (WhatsApp comment from a dear friend in Florida)
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Kieran said…
Afghanistan is sadly not safe enough for now. But my childhood friends spent 10+ years rehabilitating the country after the 2001 fall of Taliban. They too swear by the natural beauty of that place - Kieran
January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Anonymous said…
By the way my daughter Tulika,an architect is working on a club house in lake Tahoe.she visits the place very often. Last she visited with her husband Riccardo and son Elio. 🙂 (WhatsApp comment from a schoolfriend)
January 7, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Kieran said…
Small world. Does she need anyone to ‘test’ the house 😁 - Kieran
January 7, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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