After a long haul from Salt Lake–straight through Nevada and into California–we stopped for the night in Truckee. The tall pines were a welcome sight as we wove through the Sierra Mountains.
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When we reached Auburn, Courthouse Coffee, across the street from the courthouse of all things, was our first stop. The espresso was good and the proprietor, a consummate smart aleck, entertained us.