The United States is where we call home for most of the year. We have lived here since 1998 but we are still constantly amazed by the wealth of natural beauty everywhere we go – especially in our home state of California.
Japanese Tea garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
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 anoth
Continue Reading →Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California
January 19, 2010
Street parking in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco 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.…
Continue Reading →California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
January 19, 2010
The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco 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. …
Continue Reading →Wilson Winery – Great Wine in the Heart of Dry Creek Valley
January 06, 2010
The unassuming exterior of Wilson Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma CountyJust 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 perche
Continue Reading →Korbel Champagne Cellars – Toast your Visit to Wine Country with California Sparkling Wine!
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.…
Continue Reading →Dreaming of a Light Christmas
We just got back from touring the most amazing Christmas lights. We went to two houses in two cities and while both displays were overwhelming in their size and detail they were also completely different. …
Continue Reading →Martin Ray Winery
Water tower marking Martin Ray Winery, Sonoma CountyMartin Ray Winery is a small winery in the Russian River Valley. When you see the water tower carrying their name you know you’ve arrived. …
Continue Reading →Wine Tasting in Napa Valley Makes Us Homesick for Sonoma County
December 29, 2009
We had visitors this weekend and they wanted to see the (rightfully) famous Napa Valley. So, rather than wine tasting at more local places like we usually do, we headed out to tour our neighboring county’s wine offerings. Lots of visitors eager for some wine tasting in N
Continue Reading →Duckhorn Vineyards
Beautiful Duckhorn Vineyard, Napa Valley, California This past weekend we headed out to explore some of the Napa Valley wineries. We stopped in at Duckhorn Vineyards and were lucky they could squeeze us in even though we hadn’t reserved. Tastings were $15 ($25 for the rese
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