My new tree

It's a miracle! We made it back from our trip without any problems with Grover, the traveling Rover. On the way home we stopped at Costco in Vacaville and were lucky enough to stumble on lemon trees for sale. We hauled one home in the shower of the Rv and it will be kept in the living room. Here is a shot of it now and I will post some progress shots as the months go on. I know, you are dying in anticipation!

Vino

And good food. Two of my favorite things which we have indulged in these last couple of days. We are rounding out our trip in Napa/Sonoma and living large. Don't worry, so far we haven't enjoyed more than three wineries per day and I don't think it is going to be any different today. We have also had some great food. A couple of times we have popped into Bouchon before our dinner reservations for a drink and some good atmosphere. The first night here we had steaks in the RV which were awesome! Two nights ago we ate at Redd in Yountville which received a Michelin star. We both agreed that it was good but not sure about the star rating. Last night we ate at Bistro Jeanty, which is a quaint French restaurant that also received 1 star from Michelin. The food was great, it was about 75 degrees and we ate on the patio. That always makes for a perfect dinner! The food was great, especially the tomato soup with puff pastry that they are famous for. They have the recipe on their web site so maybe when we get home and I am feeling ambitious I will try and make it. Well, off to shopping and more wineries today! I know, you feel really bad for me.

Sonoran Desert

Yesterday we went to the Sonoran Desert Museum West of Tucson. It was a pretty good time with interesting things to be seen. It is mostly ourdoors, part zoo, part botanical garden. I think our favorite was the hummingbird exhibit. J got dive-bombed an awful lot! We even saw baby hummers. Let me tell you, they were tiny. There nest is smaller than a coffee cup (find the nest in the photo). After a stop at the Cracker Barrel for breakfast this morning, we are on our way towards Napa. Conditions: windy and hot.

Chillin and Grillin in Tuc-Son

Greetings to everyone stuck in the land of gray and rain. At this moment, I am sitting outside our RV in 75 degree weather catching some rays. Yes, 75 degrees and it is only 10:30 in the morning. Today is our last full day in Tucson and we are going to spend it trying to soak up every last ray of sun we can. J is trying to get rid of the farmer tan and I am trying to stop blinding people with my legs. We have hung out a lot with C & S and went to the San Xavier mission yesterday. I got Indian Fry bread with honey. Of course I managed to get the honey in my hair, on my arm and on my toes. I just shouldn't be allowed to eat standing up! Here are a couple shots for you...