Monday was a day off from the show and reheasals. Seven of us made plans to rent a van and get out of the city.
The wonderfully organized Derek, arranged with the help of his mother, where for us to go. We started the day very early (8am) and drove out to Saucilito for breakfast. We found a cute place right on the water with outdoor seats. We ordered "a split" of champagne (tiny bottles) and toasted to being in such a great city with this show.
After breakfast we wandered the really cute town. It reminded me a lot of White Rock, BC with the water, houses built into the hills and cute shops. The weather was fantastic. Warm and sunny all day.
Then it was off to The Viansa Winery in Sonoma. We got there and just missed the tour and realized the next one wasn't going to be for a couple of hours so we just decided to get right to the tasting. Yummy. Our somolia was hilarious. Very outgoing. Very knowledgable about the wines. I ended up buys a great Cabernet/Merlot blend. Going to save it until I get home. I'm thinking maybe drinking it as the last think I have before jumping into the whole "trying to get pregnant" thing!
After that we drove into the town of Sonoma and wandered around there, had a great lunch and explored the shops a little more before heading out to The Muir Woods.
This was gorgeous and although I was unprepared for such a hike (flip flops baby! Not a good idea!) the payoff of the forest and then the subsequent view atop this friggen mountain was incredible.
We drove back to Saucilito for dinner but found everything closed. Upon a rather lengthy discussion, we decided to come back to San Francisco, get cleaned up and go for dinner close to the hotel. Ended up at a fabulous Mexican / Tapas restaurant and all I have to say is "fresh guacamole made for us right at the table". Nuff said. It was super.
It was a perfect day off with a really great group of people from my cast. A good opportunity not to think about the show, not to worry about my dad, not to do anything but enjoy the experience. Thanks guys!
The wonderfully organized Derek, arranged with the help of his mother, where for us to go. We started the day very early (8am) and drove out to Saucilito for breakfast. We found a cute place right on the water with outdoor seats. We ordered "a split" of champagne (tiny bottles) and toasted to being in such a great city with this show.
After breakfast we wandered the really cute town. It reminded me a lot of White Rock, BC with the water, houses built into the hills and cute shops. The weather was fantastic. Warm and sunny all day.
Then it was off to The Viansa Winery in Sonoma. We got there and just missed the tour and realized the next one wasn't going to be for a couple of hours so we just decided to get right to the tasting. Yummy. Our somolia was hilarious. Very outgoing. Very knowledgable about the wines. I ended up buys a great Cabernet/Merlot blend. Going to save it until I get home. I'm thinking maybe drinking it as the last think I have before jumping into the whole "trying to get pregnant" thing!
After that we drove into the town of Sonoma and wandered around there, had a great lunch and explored the shops a little more before heading out to The Muir Woods.
This was gorgeous and although I was unprepared for such a hike (flip flops baby! Not a good idea!) the payoff of the forest and then the subsequent view atop this friggen mountain was incredible.
We drove back to Saucilito for dinner but found everything closed. Upon a rather lengthy discussion, we decided to come back to San Francisco, get cleaned up and go for dinner close to the hotel. Ended up at a fabulous Mexican / Tapas restaurant and all I have to say is "fresh guacamole made for us right at the table". Nuff said. It was super.
It was a perfect day off with a really great group of people from my cast. A good opportunity not to think about the show, not to worry about my dad, not to do anything but enjoy the experience. Thanks guys!
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