This has been one of the most relaxing vacations that we've ever taken. We typically try to pack too much in, but after lots of wedding planning and a hectic pace at work, this is just what the doctor ordered.
We had a great time in Napa Valley exploring the smaller towns--Calistoga, St. Helena and Rutherford--while driving throughout the region to hit Sonoma and Santa
Rosa, too. We're coming home with a bottle of Cremant Demi-Sec from Schramsberg (what a wonderful tour!) and a bottle of sparkling wine vinegar from St. Helena olive oil company. Our suitcase wouldn't hold much more than that...although I suppose we could have bought another suitcase and paid the check baggage fee, but what better excuse to just drink it while we were here.
It was a peaceful time in Lake Tahoe as well. The fall leaves were gorgeous--brilli
ant yellow aspen groves amidst the evergreens, and all was rather quiet as it's the off season between summer (lake activities) and winter (snow activities). We stayed at the Sunnyside Lodge, which was indeed very lodge-y, but was spacious, comfortable and right on the lake. Our small balcony was a perfect place for watching the sunrise, particularly since we never fully got off Eastern time. (See sunset photo to the right, added 10/27.)
We did a small bit of hiking at Fallen Leaf Lake, drove completely around the lake (to say we did), and spent 10 minutes gambling on the Nevada side in South Lake Tahoe (where we made $50 and resisted the urge to lose it just as quickly). (See fall foliage photo from Fallen Leaf Lake to the left, added 10/27.)
All in all, a great trip. Now, we're headed to the airport for a day of traveling before spending the next few days trying to get our house back in order after being quite disheveled during wedding mode.
We had a great time in Napa Valley exploring the smaller towns--Calistoga, St. Helena and Rutherford--while driving throughout the region to hit Sonoma and Santa
Rosa, too. We're coming home with a bottle of Cremant Demi-Sec from Schramsberg (what a wonderful tour!) and a bottle of sparkling wine vinegar from St. Helena olive oil company. Our suitcase wouldn't hold much more than that...although I suppose we could have bought another suitcase and paid the check baggage fee, but what better excuse to just drink it while we were here.It was a peaceful time in Lake Tahoe as well. The fall leaves were gorgeous--brilli
ant yellow aspen groves amidst the evergreens, and all was rather quiet as it's the off season between summer (lake activities) and winter (snow activities). We stayed at the Sunnyside Lodge, which was indeed very lodge-y, but was spacious, comfortable and right on the lake. Our small balcony was a perfect place for watching the sunrise, particularly since we never fully got off Eastern time. (See sunset photo to the right, added 10/27.)
We did a small bit of hiking at Fallen Leaf Lake, drove completely around the lake (to say we did), and spent 10 minutes gambling on the Nevada side in South Lake Tahoe (where we made $50 and resisted the urge to lose it just as quickly). (See fall foliage photo from Fallen Leaf Lake to the left, added 10/27.)All in all, a great trip. Now, we're headed to the airport for a day of traveling before spending the next few days trying to get our house back in order after being quite disheveled during wedding mode.
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