Now, this is what Joanna and I have been looking forward to! It was great not having to travel and drive 6-7 hours to another destination. Jo and I slept late and had our complimentary continental breakfast. The breakfast was below-par, but we got some good coffee across the street. We then took off for the Preston and Bella Vineyards. The scenery was breathtakingly gorgeous. And let's just say, there's no better way to enjoy a wine than at it's origin. I gotta tell ya though, they really suck you in with $5 tasting fees. After 5 different wine tastes, you're ready to buy 6 cases. Fortunately, I only broke down once and bought 1 bottle of Sauvignon Blanc (Preston Vineyards). Jo, on the other hand, bought a jug of red wine at Preston Vineyards and then joined some "wine club" at Seghesio Vineyards. But really, is that a bad thing? Of course not!
Preston Vineyards was on a small farm. There were olive trees, chickens, and 5 cats that roamed the gardens. (Yes, I took a picture of one of the cats.) Bella Vineyards had a more social atmosphere, with a guitarist and a part to hula-hoop. (Yes, there were hula-hoops.) The wine tasting at Bella Vineyards was in a cave. Super cool, literally and figuratively.
Around noon-time, Leah met us as well. We had a great time catching up over lunch and then touring a few more vineyards together. Right now, Leah and Jo are doing some yoga by the pool. We plan on regrouping and having a nice dinner tonight.
Tomorrow, Jo and I pack up and head to Aracata, CA. We'll be camping for 2 nights there and then 2 nights on the Oregon Coast. I'm not sure how much WIFI we're going to have between now and then, so stay tuned. We're in Portland, OR Thurs or Friday.
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Special shout out to Mojo and Suneow. They have been unbelieveablely patient and all around fun so far for this trip. They clearly love, love, love Joanna, but it feels good to see they recognize me and love to receive my attention too...even if I have about 12 different kinds of wine in me. (They were TASTES, not glasses!)
Bet the wines will come in handy with the 4 upcoming camping nights! Hope you saved some...or might have to return to restock.
ReplyDeletechickens and cats, sounds like a place we could agree upon
ReplyDeleteWe want to see the hula-hoop pictures as well. We KNOW you have them
I forgot to take a pic of the chickens, but I did eat one for dinner. Went well with a nice Sauvignon Blanc!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is making me so jealous! Sounds like you are having an amazing time!!
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