Mounts Winery is a very small family-run winery off Wine Creek Road, which is off West Dry Creek Road.  It’s on the way to Schlumberger Winery.  The approach to the winery takes you down a dirt road through the middle of their vineyard – a great way to set the stage.  Tasting is $5 for ... (read more →)

Mill Creek Winery is on Westside Road and can be recognized by the large water wheel beside the tasting room.  They offer two tasting lists – the select is predominantly whites and costs $5, and the reserve has more reds, and costs $10.  Visa Signature card holders get a discount.
We weren’t that impressed with their ... (read more →)

We’re wine club members at Armida Winery on West Side Road, so that means that we have the hardship of having to go out there every few months to pick up our latest selection/shipment!
Armida is located up on a hill overlooking Dry Creek Valley, with a lovely patio shaded by mature oaks.  There are many ... (read more →)

We spent a couple days in Anguilla on East Shoal Bay Beach.  Although it is supposed to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, it didn’t impress us on that level.  The sand was beautiful, white and clean, but the beach wasn’t very wide.  In addition, during the 4 days we were ... (read more →)

Here is the packing list we use whenever we travel:
CARRY ON:

Toiletteries bags (something lightweight, portable, tough, waterproof – check out the Eagle Creek stuff here).
Hotel confirmations – especially for the first night
Passports
Money belt – we use a money belt that we can hide under our pants/trousers
Extra film/memory cards
Sunglasses
Guidebook
Photocopy of relevent section of guidebook for ... (read more →)