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Tahoe Getaway

I escaped to Lake Tahoe last weekend and it was totally what the doctor ordered.The lake was in superb condition to say the least. There was the usual hustle and bustle of people up for the weekend. I saw a lot of people trying their hand at the latest paddle surfing which looked surprisingly difficult. It’s all about engaging the core and keeping the abs nice and tight. I had no board but went swimming, played a vigorous game of badminton and went on a hike. There were an endless amount of activities to do but just not enough daylight to do everything. Luckily, Lake Tahoe is just in my ...

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