This is the Wine Way Inn in Calistoga the center picture is actually the room we are in, St. Helena room.We sat last night on the deck, it was a cool break from the heat of the day. Breakfast is at 8.30, looks really good, can hardly wait. The innkeeper is from Bristol in England, and the…
First day in Napa/Sonoma
This is the most famous wine area out side of France, yet after one day of tasting wine we are convinced that the Washington and Oregon wines are better. We ate lunch at one of our favorite places in the world, Brix. It has been many years since we have been there and we were…
Downtown Oakland
Staying at Clarion in Oakland, really small rooms, no wifi, but used points so it was free and the location was good. Ate with Tricia last night at Scotts at Jack London Square. Buttonwood Sauvagion Blanc for only $4 and great appetizers. Nice place, in the old style, vested waiters, piano, a real class place,…
Wine and cheese with Mary, Dick, and Hawkeye in Concord, CA
Another Best Western, on Clayton Rd. in Concord. Best Western Hotels are the largest hotel name in the world, they are for the most part decent places to stay, some as with any large chain are better than others. They work well for the budget traveler, unless you are really cutting costs. At those times, we…
Elevation 486, Twin Falls, ID
Elevations 486, (the 486 referes to the height in feet above the canyon) has to be one of the best places in a long time. Went there a couple of weeks ago, and with the happy hour menu had 2 IPA’s, a plate of wonderful shrimp, and a baked brie appatizer all for under…
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