I've
been on a road trip with a friend visiting from New Zealand.
We left Long Beach on Sunday, 10/27,
and drove
up the California Coast. Our
first stop was Solvang, a cute small Scandinavian town.
We
spent two nights in San Luis Obispo visiting:
Moro
Bay (I always like looking out at Moro Rock)
Then
we drove up scenic Highway 1 through Big Sur and took in 17 mile drive. I don't know why neither of us took
pictures. Highway 1 is a very winding
road and besides that there was a bicycle race on the road. Made me a little nervous to say the least.
We
stopped in Castroville, where they grow a LOT of artichokes.
And
even found an Artichoke food truck. Yum!
Our
next stop was a couple of nights in Los Gatos where I was able to meet up with
two friends, one I have known since Elementary School and Brownies. We hadn't seen each other for over 50
years. The other friend has been a
friend since we were kindergarten room mothers.
I really enjoyed visiting with both friends. Again, no pictures.
We
also took in the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Very nice!
Then
it was off to Napa Valley and a stop at Sterling Winery. It has a wonderful view.
We
made our way over to Lincoln, California (next to Sacramento) and stayed at a
friend's house for 4 nights (thank you Sue). Here we took in some sewing.
We
drove home on Highway 99 and stopped in Visalia and visited Thimble Town. Loved it!
And,
now it's home again where things are getting back to normal as you can see
here.
Thanks
Randy for being Mom to Trudy and Gracie.
Hope you are having a good week and
Quilt happy,
Marilyn
