Friday, March 27, 2009

Back in London

We're back in gray, chilly London, which is taking my body a little while to get used to. Allergies kicked in almost as soon as we hit the ground at Gatwick and haven't stopped sneezing since...

We'll put pictures up this weekend, but wanted to let everyone know that we returned home safely and are still enjoying the memories of a great trip. The more time we spent in Portugal (and the further north we went) the more we loved it. Already planning a trip back in early May to visit the Quinta do Vallado in Douro Valley where we stayed this week. Not really sure why vineyards in California wine country haven't decided to put a few hotel rooms on the property... It's such a cool experience, and so quaint. There were only five rooms where we stayed and we woke up to a rooster crowing, orange juice freshly squeezed from the trees on the property, eggs from the chickens, flowers blooming everywhere, and people in trucks heading out to the vineyards to take care of the vines. Really an experience unlike anything we've ever done. And would be SO perfect for the Napa/Sonoma region. Maybe that's what Ric and I should do in our next life...

Happy Friday!

2 comments:

Rob Y said...

Sounds wonderful! I think that's definitely what you and Ric should do in your next life! I'd certainly come and stay for awhile :)

Dad

Sara Parr said...

That sounds like a WONDERFUL idea :)