WEATHER: Cool. Slight rain. Drizzle. Highs in 60s
We awoke to a slight rain. Our mountain was enveloped by a cloud. This much-needed moisture will make everyone happy.
We took off for Anderson Valley, about one hour southwest from here. Our first stop was Boonville. In a word.....cute. This is the heart of Anderson Valley vineyards. They are everywhere. Tasting rooms are footsteps from each other. We stopped at Anderson Valley Brewery. It is a large producer, not a microbrewery. We sampled some beers in their tasting room. They are a solar-powered brewery.
We had lunch in town. When we pulled in, I saw a gal with something strange on her head. I thought it was an interesting haircut; George thought it was a coon hat. When we got closer to her and her friends, they asked George for help jump-starting their (ancient) car. He told them that their misplacement of the cables was about to blow up the car, and he fixed it for them. The motor hummed happily. I thought they were going to hug him to death. They were very appreciative. :-). And, we were both right...... She had both a strange haircut as well as a coon hat (2nd from left ).
From Boonville, we took another windy road to the coast. That first glimpse of the ocean is always so breathtaking. We followed Highway One north along the coast through a small town named Elk. I was surprised at how underdeveloped this part of the coast is.
Then, making a loop, we took an even windier road through the magnificent giant redwoods back home.
Back home, we picked some Swiss chard from the garden. I made a casserole to serve tomorrow to welcome back the homeowners.
DINNER: Chili over a baked potato. I added a hatch pepper and chipotles. Hotsy-Totsy!
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