Josh and Lindsay had been planning to visit California for sometime. They were going to be in San Francisco for a few days so we decided it would be best to go and bug them :).
Our weekend once again started off with me coming straight from an all night shift. But thanks to Ashleigh's sleeping aid I was able to make up on sleep on the drive out to San Fran.
We met up with the lovely couple in Santa Cruz for a fun day in the sun, to play on the beach, and on the boardwalk they have there.
This was outside the 85 year old wooden roller coaster. The coaster was a lot of fun, but much to our surprise, especially Ashleigh's, the coaster started in a very dark tunnel. "Ahhh, where's the light!!!!"
Beach Time.
The ladies showing us their best moves as they frolic on the sand.
Believe it or not the northern coast of California is freezing!!!!! Even in the peak of summer. I think Lindsay's ponytail helps to make the point.
Once we had our fill in the sun, and had a few sweet treats in our belly, we made our way back up to San Fran by way of the one, the scenic route. A very pretty drive.
Kite surfing is huge out here. So cool to watch, and hopefully I'll get to try it one day.
Once in San Francisco we meet up with Kenny and Amy where they saved us seats to the last Harry Potter IMAX 3D, on opening day!
A great end to a long day.
After a very lovely breakfast it was off to Napa Valley!
This place was gorgeous!
After touring the grounds of the castle we were off to our next vineyard, not to drink but to eat!
Mmmmmm good.
With a little food in our bellies it was off to the next winery.
This place was okay. The wine was so so, but the overall experienced was ruined by a group of foreigners standing next to us while tasting. They weren't loud, they weren't rude, lets just say one of them had a very upset stomach and had no remorse
passing his pain to us. Hahahaha, but seriously, it reeked!
Our final tasting ended at Elizabeth Spencer, a very very small tasting room next to the large BV. Overall best tasting of the day. Away from the crowds, we sat out on the patio, talked, and laughed while enjoying a bottle of wine.
Napa Valley ...
... we shall meet again!
Michael and Ashleigh
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