Napa: I know many of you will be completely shocked that we are over in Napa. Just a little respite on our way home. A "vacation" during our vacation? We just love coming to Napa this time of year because the flowers are so gorgeous.

We are staying at the small Napa Valley Expo RV Park at the Napa County Expo (fairgrounds). A few years ago they really spiffed-up the joint and most of the sites are now long paved pull-throughs, with a few smaller back-in sites also available.
Everything is well-maintained and there are roses everywhere:

Tonight we dined at a new hot restaurant, Oenotri (translates to "vine-tender"... as in a person who takes care of grape vines), in downtown Napa. The restaurant is operated by two local guys, both raised in the area. Oenotri was quite pretty, lively, noisy and crowded - and our reservations were at 8p. We tried four different items - sharing each. First course was an interesting salad of wood oven roasted young fava beans, with beets, citrus, fennel and pistachios. The fava beans were so tiny - the same size as everyday green beans - and we really enjoyed the combination. Different.



Speaking of wine... Mary and Cory went to the Vatican and heard the Pope read mass this morning. After the service, they had lunch - and wine - and then flew to Paris. I think they are finally on their way home.

More wine country adventures planned for tomorrow. Until my next update, I remain, your Napa correspondent.
SLOGGER REPORT: An easy flat course around the old Castle Air Base. Perfect weather and free entertainment from planes and helicopters taking-off and landing on the airstrip. Just a little pain on my right shin, which I iced after the run. 3+ miles.
RV PARK: Napa Valley Expo RV Park - Our favorite spot to stay in the area. Very small, so reservations are essential. (Call (707) 253-4900 #102 Monday-Friday, 9am - 12 noon & 1pm - 5pm to make a reservation.) Long paved full-service pull-throughs, bathhouse and laundry. We paid $40 with our Good Sam discount.