A Touch of Tuscany in California with Darlene...

I was thrilled to be able to spend some extra time with Darlene. I took the train up to Martinez. She picked me up and we headed up to the wine country. Her husband Mike was sweet enough to give us an award certificate for a free night at a Holiday Inn just a little south of Napa. We dropped off our luggage and explored St. Helena and Calistoga. Along the way, we stopped at this cool castle, the Castello di Amorosa, where we did a chocolate and wine tasting.