Train travels continue To ensure that we could properly enjoy the amazing coast up from Portland but still cover the distance in good time, we took the train. It was very comfy with big leather seats to sit back and watch the beautiful scenery unfold. The sun setting as we left Seattle was pretty spectacular. Photos will follow. Despite the incredible views, one of the highlights for me was still my yummy packed dinner picked up at the deli in Portland befo...

Jack London Square Finishing up our trip in California, we headed for the train station in Oakland, just outside of San Francisco. We had a couple of hours to kill, so we went exploring. From what looked like it might be quite a dodgy area, we actually stumbled on Jack London Square with a cute little marina, restaurants and bars. We had a couple of pints in the local pub, which felt like a home from home. It was small, wooden, low ceiling, cozy and had a c...

Wine tasting - what we do best. We have enjoyed a few days in Sonoma in the beautiful spring sunshine, relaxing in the amazing Californian countryside. For once our timing was perfect and we spent the weekend at 'April in Carneros', a cute little wine festival. Twenty vineyards with tastings, food pairings and many of them had music and other stalls. Guess that's how we ended up with almost a kilo of the local manchego. Yum. LZ

A break from high brow culture today. We hit Six Flags theme park. There were loads of crazy rides, minimal queues and glorious sunshine. Fun day. LZ

I am lucky to travel the world with my own designated driver. Cline Cellars had some super yummy zindfandel. I am growing to appreciate this grape. Yummy. LZ