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Sunday, September 25, 2011

An amazing day and night in Santa Rosa

We woke up in our new digs and were more amazed at how wonderful this place was.

We had the deck to chill on
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The special bedroom retreat
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It was a photographer’s paradise, and we could have spent a week taking photos.
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So we chilled on the deck
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The kitchen doubled as a writer’s paradise
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It was pancakes for breakfast
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And coffee
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John was no help in the kitchen, but was happy for a photo to give a different impression
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Our TV watching area
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Yummy pancakes made by Angela
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The drive to this place was an exciting a adventure in itself
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Then it was time to explore Calistoga
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There were things for the girls
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And John could get his bike fix
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One or two wine shops
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Some inspiration for Rel
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There were reassuring signs
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Educational signs
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Then it was time for a quick bite
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John and Jen only spoke via Facebook now.
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We visited a pretty cool winery
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Jen seemed to enjoy herself here
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Plenty of great things to take photos of
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We then explored St Clements winery
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It was a happening place
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Well stocked
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Jen was all class
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John displayed no class after sampling too much wine
and was sent to the naughty corner
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A highlight for the girls was a visit to this amazing place
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Ange and Jen literally sprinted to this place
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Rel was excited
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The girls were very very happy to buy here
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Hadn’t seen Rel this excited for a while ;-)
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John made some new friends
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And then we were off to have massages at Indian Springs resort. Followed by a rest by the pond, and a relaxing swim in a heated pool. All very civilised.


Back home it was time to put that inspiration into practice
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And enjoy a divine night with friends
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We drank some wine that our gracious host left us
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And then some very yummy dessert
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Then we did something we had not done in ages. Watch TV, and wear a hoody at the same time.
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