I've chosen to write a little bit about San Franciso and The Napa Valley as that is where I am off to this weekend! Very excited to get out of the cold and into some wine tasting. It is my birthday on March 17th so my husband is taking me to the Napa Valley for the weekend. Then back to San Fran, where he has a conference...I've never been and I'm really excited.
Here's a few facts and info about the area that I have learned:
San Fran:
- It is the most expensive city in the United States (hopefully there will be some deals to be had now!)
- The Golden Gate bridge is painted with "Orange Vermillion," or International Orange. It was painted to blend in with the background/context of where the bridge is
- Travel to San Fran if you are going for whether April-October, less crowds in the Winter but will most definitely be raining! ( I'm packing my rain gear)
- A shopping tip from a friend, visit Anthropologie near the Westfield Mall where you will find really cool stuff and she said "Don't forget to go to the basement for the great deals!" Thanks Sherry! I can't wait!
Napa and the Vineyards:
Chateau Montelena's 1973 Chardonnay took first place in a Paris Wine Tasting completely confusing the French judges (Learned this from the movie Bottleshock...if you liked Sideways, see it! Brilliant!)March is Mustard season...the Bed and Breakfasts are still boasting inexpensive "off-season" rates and apparently the fields are a glow with bright mustard flowers. The pic above is from the owner of the Beazley House Bed and Breakfast that we are staying at. This is a pic of Frog's Leap Vineyards!
I have been asking around about bringing back wine from Napa and apparently it is not a big deal at all...just make sure you claim it at customs and you will pay a small amount in GST! That is the best news I have ever heard! Its time to restock the wine cellar!
I should run now, too many things to do before I go. Have to take my advice again for packing my carry on...always take too much. Off I go to pack!
Have a great week! Hopefully I will be able to post during the week. I will sip some wine for you and some Green Beer on St. Patty's Day (Which just happens to be my birthday if I hadn't mentioned it already!)
Beijos, Tricia
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