The End of Another Chapter

Today was my last day of working before my 3 week vacation. On a more serious note, it is also my last day of scheduled work until April. I am trying to not dwell on that fact but it keeps creeping into my thoughts. I am constantly on the look out for possibilities but so far nothing has fallen into my lap. My co-worker at NVBT, that I have been working Wine to Waves with, is going to give me the names of her contacts with Destination Management Companies in San Francisco. Hopefully, that will get me days here and there and it will get me experience working in San Francisco. Okay enough of that.

This last Wine to Waves trip went very well. I had no trips to the hospital, though we did have an accident that put one of the guests in the van for the rest of the day. This was a group of nine friends that bike, vacation, drink & buy wine together, from Colorado. Since they were all friends some things were easier, we didn't have to facilitate conversation and they were very good about taking care each other. On the flip side though, we were not quite a part of the group and they had a tendency to make a group decision to change things that took away our control. Our weather was very nice except for some fog in the last two days and I felt much stronger on the bike this time compared to last.

Now onto the best part. Europe. It is only 2 days til departure, I guess it is time to start getting ready. Actually, the wardrobe is planned, clean and set aside. Now to figure out accessories, bags and books. Mom arrives tomorrow and my sister and family will come down for a visit on Friday. Then we leave on Saturday around 1:00pm. I hope to blog a bit from Europe but if not I will give a full wrap up with photos when I return.

Enjoy November everyone, see you when it is over.

Thanks for reading.

Pic 1. - Autumn light shining in a yet to be picked vineyard.
Pic 2. - My well organized group on morning one.
Pic 3. - It doesn't take long to get into action at Hess Collection.
Pic 4. - Cellar door at Hess
Pic 5. - Breakfast practice for France
Pic 6. - My co-guide, JW, working hard.
Pic 7. - Just north of Bodega Bay
Pic 8. - The last lunch in Calistoga.