Recently my cousin and I set out to spend the better part of the day at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.  Since it turned out we were done much more quickly than we thought, we set out to find something else to do in the park.  We had thought of visiting ... (read more →)

Recently my cousin came to visit.  We drove him to the airport when he left, and since we were already in San Francisco, we decided to visit another site in the fabulous Golden Gate Park.  It was the perfect thing to do on a beautifully sunny day in January.  Just another reminder of why we ... (read more →)

Golden Gate Park sprawls out over more than 1,000 acres.  It offers countless paths to stroll and enjoy a break from the city while staying right inside it.
Street parking, valid for 3 hours, is available throughout the park.  There are also several bus stops within Golden Gate Park.  The California Academy of Sciences offers ... (read more →)

Last week I took advantage of my cousin’s visit to take in the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park for the first time.  This varied museum houses a planetarium, a rainforest, a living coral reef and exhibits on swamps and  African animals along with an eco-friendly living roof.  With so much to ... (read more →)

Just outside of Healdsburg, Dry Creek Road runs like a ribbon through the heart of Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley.  Dotted along its length are several award-winning wineries.  Wilson Winery is perched at edge of the road, with the tasting room at the back of the old barn.  This might not sound promising, but their ... (read more →)

Recently we had guests come to visit from out of town.  Eager to show them the best of Sonoma County we suggested we go wine tasting.  They quickly agreed and we set out for one of our favorite spots to toast the beauty of Wine Country – Korbel Champagne Cellars.
The purists may argue that Champagne ... (read more →)