At Korbel Champagne Winery in Guerneville, bottles used to be filled like this. Wonder how many they broke? Lots.
Bottles were rotated by hand…and with this little candle as the only light.
One of their original labels.
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What kind?
Anybody want to guess what kind these are? Here’s a hint. The bubbles are tiny…tiny…tiny
Old Sacramento
Old Sacramento shows visitors the way it used to be with its board walk sidewalks, saloons, and general stores. Sell your gold dust like they did back in Gold Rush days.
Leave on the next stage.
Gold and jewelry were stored in heavy duty safes.
And, of course, the US Mail was delivered.
Flowers at Korbel
Korbel Champagne Winery offer visitors more than great champagne. Their gardens are spectacular. These and many more were in bloom this past week. Enjoy.
Pasta Prego Desserts
One reason to go to Pasta Prego in Napa, California, is the awesome pasta. Chef Marco out-does himself every time.
Another reason to go there is the desserts…Creme Brulee for one.
Flourless Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Sauce is another…
Of course Tiramisu is a favorite…
San Francisco
San Francisco on a Thursday begs for a trip down Stockton Street in Chinatown. Lanterns dance in the wind over head.
Got tea?
Boats bob as they catch wakes from ferries at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Sun and marine layer fog take turns covering The Golden Gate Bridge.
The Terraces Winery
Notice the baby grapes at the top of the picture.
Great flag.
Keep that Balsamic safe…
These are random photos from The Terraces Winery this past week-end.
Question
Does anyone know what this is?
Locke, California
When traveling to a new part of the country or looking for a week-end day trip, search out small interesting spots.
Locke, CA, is one of those spots. Many years ago this Chinese town was just a wide spot off the delta. Today, it’s still a wide spot off the delta. But people, from bikers to tourists, search it out and head to Al the Wops for a steak sandwich.
And it’s worth the side trip.
Bags, Totes, and Retired Airplane Seats
With Earth Day only a day behind us, think about these recycled fashionable totes. Then think about the weight of your suitcase you are using now.
Seattle cyclist Eli Reich decided to make stylish waterproof packs out of a material he knew well…recycled bike tire inner tubes. Check out http://www.alchemygoods.com/ for his haversack, selling for $98.
Remember Virgin Atlantic Airlines? A British design firm has taken coach class upholstery, stripped it, dry cleaned it and then turned it into limited edition bags. Take a look at the Lydia purse for $94 at thwww.wornagain.co.uk.
Vinyl exhibition banners from Barcelona are turned into chic totes by a trio of eco conscious Colombian designers. The Marbella bag at $90 can be found at http://www.demano.net/.
What does this have to do with traveling? Well, if each passenger carried a suitcase that was just 5 pounds lighter every aircraft in the sky would save 18,000 gallons of fuel annually. Think about it.