Though the trip started out a little rough (Virgin America had a broken plane, so we waited in the airport bar for 4 hours), we had an absolutely fantastic time.
We took lots of pictures, so allow me to share a few... Note: I've never done this before (share personal pictures), so I hope it's not too corny!
Finally off the ground with a much lighter wallet (bar bill!)
Entering Napa Valley
Wine Tour at Clos Du Val -- Beautiful Place!
Same Place
Amazing how small the grapes were
Wine was starting to taste REALLY Good!
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge -- It was COLD!
Wife in front w/Alcatraz in the Background
Lombard Street, San Fran -- Crookedest Street in the World
Same
San Fran
We took a Trolley to China Town, Financial District & Fisherman's Wharf
Lost in San Francisco
Some Girl I tried to pick up - not much personality but she sure looked good
More Grapes -- Yes I'm balding too
Another tour/wine tasting
Local Wine Train
All the best
Randy
8 comments:
A fine looking couple!
Welcome back and thank you for the pictures.
Randy,
Thanks for sharing the pictures of your life. Brave move, but an overwhelmingly positive one.
I followed your site for a great while now and find your postings within my top 5.
Welcome back and "Get to Work"! We missed you.
Again, Thanks and Welcome back.
P.S., Do you think future trips such as this will be as easy?... or easier?. Loaded question.
Again,
Thanks Bunches.
Looks like you had a good time! I was just out in San Fran myself, it's amazing how cold it can be in the summer!
Great Photos! Aw, now I wanna go too! btw... did you get the phone # of that blonde babe?
Great post. Thanks for sharing the pics with everyone...
All: Thanks for the nice comments.
Dre -- For your loaded question: I believe it will become more difficult in the future as consumer discretionary spending falls and airlines reduce the number of seats/increase prices.
I'm really quite frugal and we wouldn't have taken the trip if there were no bargains -- but there were at that time (Note: Travel plans were made in March 08)
$49 one-way tickets ($100 round trip) months ago through Virgin -- Can't find them anymore.
Hotel was heavily subsidized through a 90 minute time-share promotion program ($150 for 4 days/3 nights) a ~ 60% savings for giving up 90 minutes of time.
Rental car was significantly discounted through a neice who works there (50% savings).
Bottom Line: We spent more on wine/food, gas and tours than we did on airfare, hotel and car.
Huntr: The blond wouldn't give me her #; said I was too cheap and I couldn't afford her.
Randy
Wow looks like you had a great time!
so jealous....
Catholic girl
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