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...

After a long drive and a nights sleeping in the car, I arrived at my relatives Pat & Dave's house in Auburn, California. I received such a warm welcome and as they are both great wine connoisseurs it didn't take long till I was sampling some of California's finest wines. They are situated on a beautiful golf course, and their place is to die for. I have my own suite (now known as Nathan's room) and I really am 'living the life of luxury!' So!? I deserve i...