Thanksgiving in the valley. After two crazy weekends in Vegas and San Francisco, there is no better wind down than the short trip north to the Napa valley. Known as 'wine country' for obvious reasons, there are acres of countryside and vineyards. The temperature had dropped significantly since my previous visit in August. It was in fact a stark reminder of weather I will be facing when I go back home to England. I experienced my first road accident on my way t...

The last couple of days have seen a partial reunion of the famous 'Team Old' from Vietnam (sorry Vicki, you we're left out but you'll have your reunion soon enough!) Yes I took the short drive over to the Napa Valley to meet Jill who temporarily lives there until she moves over to New York (coincidentally a day after I fly there!) It was fantastic to meet up again and share stories from what happened on our respective trips after we parted ways. In no time a...