1) Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France
As you drive across the mostly flat land of Normandy, suddenly in the distance a spire appears. Mont-Saint-Michel was originally founded in 708 by the Bishop of Avranches, who built a series of simple crypts after the Archangel Michael appeared
Waitiri Creek Winery and Restaurant sits amongst rows of wine grapes nestled in the Central Otago wine region in southern New Zealand. The cellar door/tasting room is actually housed in an old church which was relocated to the property. …
Keeping busy in the car with her Learning Curve First Keys Teether safely attached with the trusty Sassy Links. Of course, since this was in New Zealand, a stuffed kiwi joined the crowd.…
Relaxing after dinner in her UppaBaby GLite which is doing its usual double duty as a travel highchair.You love to travel with your baby and you’re looking for a travel high chair. That’s where we were and that’s how we chose the "My Little Seat". It’s tiny, it’s
Thai Cuisine Restaurant is in a beautiful old Victorian house. It was yet another gorgeous fall day here in Sonoma County so we decided to take advantage of the weather and head out to lunch. We chose a place we’d been to many, many times. Thai Cuisine is in a large, old V
The bar at Cloudy Bay Vineyards, Marlborough, sits in front of wall of windows with a view of a cellar full of wine barrels. Cloudy Bay Vineyards cellar door/tasting room has a lovely casual feel to it. A long bar sits in front of large picture windows with a view of a cellar fu
Wine grape vines display beautiful fall colors. Today was an absolutely perfect fall day in Sonoma County. Sunny and warm, with the highs in the high 70s (25C), it was the perfect day to head out into the spectacular Dry Creek Valley. The grapes are in full fall colors wi
Winetasting at Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Winery Wendy’s cousins came to visit and requested that we visit some Napa Valley wineries. So we solicited advice, and off we went to tour the best of the Napa Valley, starting with Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Winery. The winery char
Hikari Izakaya - great Japanese restaurant in the heart of Queenstown We were wandering around the adorable downtown in Queenstown looking for a place to eat dinner when we stumbled on Hikari Izakaya restaurant (5 Beach Street). The windows open completely, so although there is
Allan Scott Family Winemakers cellar door/tasting room offers a taste of their Marlborough wine.Allan Scott Family Winemakers has an intimate cellar door tasting room next to a small cafe. The produce Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer along with Chardonna