So, I couldn't post until I got home. I couldn't comment on anybody's blog. I couldn't access anything that is on the external "F" drive. I was dead in the water. The most I could do is read everybody's blogs and that was it.
So, let me bring you up to date on what occurred on Friday. The scenic route we picked was highway 128 off Interstate 505. This is the road that takes you to Putah Creek which runs out of Lake Berryessa. OK, I know that probably doesn't mean a lot, but let me put it in perspective.
Heard of Creedence Clearwater Revival? Heard of Green River by CCR? Here, go out and take a listen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4-yugdZUt0 . Putah Creek is the Green River in this song. Putah Creek = Big Trout. Did I stop to fish? Nope. Did I stop to take pictures? Nope. I planned to stop on the way back through and take pictures. Didn't go that way on the way back. On this one you'll just have to take my word for it that the river and lake are gorgeous.
We went through such famous towns as Calistoga (famous for its mud baths), Boonville which has it's own language called Boontling.Here is an example: "It's bahl hornin'," which means "It's good drinkin'", and Navarro River Redwoods State Park. More about that later.
Google Maps said about 5 hours to get to Mendocino. It turned out to be more like 7 1/2, but we made it. Remember we took the scenic route. Left the house in 91 degrees and landed in Mendocino at 55 degrees and foggy.
We stayed at a Bed & Breakfast called the Headlands Inn. The room was called the Headlands Hideaway. Separate from the main building, very secluded, and quiet. Here's a couple of shots in and around the room.
Entry door to our room |
Patio outside the room |
Inside |
Flowers around the patio |
More flowers around the patio |
Tomorrow I'll post about Saturday and wine tasting.
Mark
Looks like you had a neat hideaway for your stay. Relaxing and seeing the country side is well worth some headaches. Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeletethe headlands hideaway looks like a great place to forget you cant access the computer
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ReplyDeleteI am glad someone is able to get away and enjoy, my wife is still working and we are still homebound. Thanks for sharing
We need a photo of Mark and the Missus enjoying the good life!
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