Last Sunday Brian and I left for Chicago, and then on Thursday we left (without Kate) for San Francisco. We were a little nervous as to how she or we would do considering we hadn't even left Kate for one night yet, and we were going for three. She and we did fabulous. Kate had a great time with my parents and especially enjoyed her nightly visits from Aunt Katie and Uncle Ben. I was almost a little miffed that she didn't miss me more. Really I'm just glad she did so well, and I know that its due to all the great love and attention she received in Chicago. Thanks everyone. Meanwhile, Brian and I had a fabulous time in San Francisco. 
We arrived on Thursday and took a tour of the city. We walked to fisherman's wharf, ghiardelli square, took the trolley, and had a great dinner at Francis Ford Coppola's Restaurant in the city. We even got to eat in the booth where FFC worked on the Godfather.
Brian's friend from high school Geoff now lives in San Francisco with his wonderful wife Giselle so not only did we have great friends to stay with and go out with, we had our very own tour guides. On Friday, we visited the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Tiberon, had drinks on the Pier, and went to a fabulous dinner at Boulevard. Geoff brought some great wines to the meal and Brian even tried scallops. It all went too fast!
On Saturday we went to Napa which was wonderful. We made it to four different wineries and had an outstanding time at each. The scenery was beautiful, the information very interesting, and the tastings were delicious.
From there we headed to the Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay. The hotel and views were both gorgeous. We got a room with a fire pit that overlooked the 18th green and the ocean. The picture above is the view just beyond the 18th green. We certainly enjoyed the night, the company, and the numerous bottles of wine consumed by the fire, overlooking the ocean. Minus the late night raccoon visitor that stole our chocolates and created quite the stir, the entire trip was perfect.
Brian and I certainly did miss Kate, but it was really nice to have a chunk of time with my husband, and I am so glad that we did it. Thanks Geoff and Giselle for all you did to make the trip so wonderful.
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2 comments:
Dad and I thoroughly enjoyed your blog about San Francisco! It appears that you had a truly wonderful time AND that Kate did very well with her Chicago family. SO glad it all went well. Love, Mom and Dad
We loved having her, as we said she is an angel, but a very busy one!
Glad you two had a Wonderful time, Love,
Nana and Pa
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