Have You Ever Forgotten To Take Out Your Camera?

This summer I got a smart phone which does not mean I've gained any additional wisdom, especially in regards to how this "thing" works...what can my excuse be?  Old Age????  I did celebrate a monumental birthday in October, but heaven forbid I would use age as my excuse...grrrrr!   Here's the problem we have no pictures in Santa Clara or during Pacific International Quilt Festival.  Can I simply say...I forgot and  it's not due to my age either. 

We did take a few photos before we reached Santa Clara...

like the Snowman in the desert.... 

McDonalds' in a train car.....

Or how about the airplane grave yard in the desert....

Really the fun began "after" the show when we drove up to Napa Valley for a little "well deserved time off".

Our first stop was Prager Winery in Saint Helena, CA where the gardens were gorgeous, the walls inside were covered in dollar bills from all over the world and the wine, especially the port was really wonderful.  No photos here.....Okay maybe it is age related!  Next we drove to Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga where we took our time taking in the views as well as this wonderful Italian castle that was moved to this location including a moat and gargoyle.

A little fooling around.....

                                                                 

Exploring and enjoying.....

                                                  

Next we stopped at V. Sattui Winery in Saint Helena...this was really a dash through tasting as someone had recommended their Madeira to us, but we had a reservation in a few minutes at another winery....really that is why I have no photos it's not age.  We did come away with a bottle of that Madeira....for a special occasion.  Yum!  We raced on to our last destination Frog's Leap...whew....we made our reservation with a couple of minutes to spare.  Even exploring before the tasting....a little

but afterwards just slowly strolling through the gardens.

Beautiful ending to the day!