We survived today. It was the hardest day of the trip for me and also for my co-guide Justin, which is funny because it is not at all the hardest day of riding. It just was the toughest logistically because our guests all wanted to do different things and we were caught trying to accommodate all of their desires. It was a meager 97 degrees today, but our guests seemed to have a fantastic day nonetheless.
My personal highlight was eating at Barndiva tonight out on the patio. The candles, the flowers, the atmosphere, the food...it was all a major WOW moment after a hard day. And now I am curled up in the most comfortable bed of my life at Hotel Healdsburg...ahhhh! If only the staff knew that we just left a spectacular tomato sauce ring in the bathtub after having washed our dishes in it. I would have preferred a nice soak with a glass of wine, but hey...I'm on the clock here folks! This aint MY vacation!
So glad it cooled a little. I have been in Napa when it was really hot and that is hot. We have been having very nice and warm weather too. We have eaten on the deck the last two nights. I am riding CF Stage with friends today. Ben is very excited to fly to see you tomorrow. Cool background. vp
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reading this reminds me so much of my b&r times! remember to write down a lot of anecdotes no matter how tired you are. they'll make a great book one day!
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