Napa, California: Such a good night of sleep after two big driving days. Woke to sun, but it was cold and we needed the fluffy blanket again overnight. Dave went for a 14-mile (his usual) bike ride and returned to me before we began our walk to town. We had no idea what we wanted to do today, nor where we wanted to eat. We did arrive into town before most things opened, but just kept walking around (to get my steps) and to enjoy the pretty Napa downtown.
Though we vowed to dine at a place we have not yet tried in Napa, we ended up at one of our favorite pizza restaurants a few blocks off the tourist area. Azzurro Pizza always serves a very decent pie and fabulous fresh salads. We had the tuna salad with romaine, tuna, olives and parmesan - and the super salty fabulous Sicilian pizza with anchovies, capers and olives.
Living in the desert, we are used to roses blooming nearly year-round, but know most people in America do not have this privilege. Not only roses, people, there are all sorts of fruits and vegetables long-gone in your gardens still producing here.
On our way back to the RV after lunch, we went to Fatted Calf for a few treats for our freezer (they have potted duck rillettes), and stopped to the Culinary Institute of America to see what I did not need for my kitchen. (Only a few Thanksgiving kitchen towels.)
The on-site CIA restaurant grow their own food and visitors can walk through the gardens to see what is in season. So many dark greens this time of year and pomegranates.
(never see this at our house)
We returned to our camper mid-afternoon and enjoyed a few hours of relaxation. Needlepointing happened! As soon as the sun set, the temperatures dropped into the 60s and we huddled-down inside our RV. (Huddle, as in Monday Night Football.) No dinner for us tonight after our pizza fest.
Until my next update, I remain, your "we may/may not do something tomorrow" correspondent.
Campsite Information: Napa Valley Expo RV Park
You two are once again enjoying one of my favorite places to visit, along with favorite restaurants. Always when I visit my daughter and family we have dinner at Azzuro’s – my favorite entree is the Rigatoni and granddaughter always orders a pizza. Another of our favorites we share with you is Taqueria Maria. Enjoy, have fun and safe travels.