NikkiB #21

[NikB]

Thanks all! Yes, this place is amazing... really love it. I went to a downtown Sonoma restaurant last night recommended by the hotel front desk... and it was SOOO good. Ate in the bar (for some reason that's always less intimidating than eating at a table by myself). Good choice - I ended up talking to several different really interesting people. And had a hazel-nut crusted pork tenderloin with wild mushroom risotto that was just.. YUM!! Took a cab both ways so I could enjoy a bit more wine, too . (Hey I'm in wine country after all..). Even the cab driver was super nice. Love this town!!

jak
C'mon over! It's only about a 5 day drive for you.. . So far the only really cute guy was the one winery one, but have had fun conversations with a lot of other interesting people (the first winery guy was probably nearly 60 and has traveled all over the world just for wine!).

OT
Yep, it is, for sure. Can't believe how a vacation changes my whole mindset. Thanks for the kick in the butt to go.

ST
haha really, I should get pictures eh? That would be funny.

It's actually only about 1.5 hours from my house, but it feels like a WHOLE different world. How crazy is that? I'd always hear people talk about taking trips here but it never clicked to me that it's really near a race track that we go a lot - and it's not very far away at all! As soon as you get off the main road though it's all rolling hills, vineyards, ranches... just beautiful. I was actually laughing at myself yesterday thinking "Hey I wanted a road trip but I've only been driving for 2 hours and I've already PASSED where I planned to end up."

It would be an easy day trip if I need a short but cheap getaway later on, definitely.

I did mess up a bit and answered when H called last night... I know, I know. He was all cheerful and surprised I hadn't called yet... said he just wanted to make sure I got here safely (not knowing where "here" was), to let me know the dog missed me (hey at least someone does..), and to say goodnight. And he wanted to know what was up with me "rearranging" the furniture in the "dog's" room (my future sanctuary). I said "Oh just tryin something different."

Short but nice convo... and I won't answer if he calls again, that's what voicemail is for!