Yesterday we realised this coming weekend was Memorial weekend. In our heads we had likened this to remembrance Sunday, but it transpires here it is a 3 day holiday celebrated with weekends away and shopping. As a result, cycling into Healdsburg in the wine country and expecting to find 2 nights accommodation was a little far fetched.
The route from Guerneville to Healdsburg was a welcomed change from the coastline. The roads were lined with vineyards and mountain backdrops, whilst the roads allowed for very easy cycling. In fear of not finding somewhere to stay we cycled along Westside Drive and into the visitor centre, with every intention of cycling around the area pannier free. The Best Western was our only choice after endless phone calls so we agreed to camp in Santa Rosa the following evening.
Decamped in our room, we were overwhelmed with laziness. Having ditched the bikes, we headed back into town which had a centre a little too trendy for the likes of us two. We ate lunch Costeaux French Bakery cafe then lazed around int he book and bike shops. On Derek's recommendation we went to the Flying Goat Cafe where we read for an hour or so until Tim disappeared, only to reappear having had his hair trimmed.
With wine tasting on the cards tomorrow we figured we should try the local ale in the Bear Republic Brewing Co. which we washed down with tasty tapas in Willi's seafood.
Cool horse that we saw along the freeway:
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