Our last day in Napa Valley so we are making a list and checking it twice.  Gazing out across the vineyards to the mountains surrounding this valley relaxes the body and soul.  Not that you can see it from our RV site, but pull over on the side of the road in any direction and it spreads out in front of you.  In an area known for wine, spa’s and gourmet dinners, we hit two out of three several times…not bad for two old fogies!  The “to do” list included an Antique, Estate & Salvage Shop, the rest of the gigantic facility of the Culinary Institute of America, Sunshine Foods and the Dean and Deluca store in St. Helena.

On our way back from doing dog laundry in the morning we found a recycled treasures shop and I spotted a small bowl with a Ribbit and LilyPad molded into the side.  It had to be a sign so I brought it home to replace the charger plates I gave up last week.  One in, One out…that’s the rule and I’m still shy one black serving piece, a perfect excuse to shop on!

The CIA tour gave the history of the winery, the “brothers”, the CIA and a few other tidbits of interest.  Huge facility for students and guests with some great offerings of wine and bites in the Café and the restaurant.  Specials on weekends for cooking demonstrations with tasting and wine pairings, wine education classes, cooking and health education and the list goes on.

In the morning we leave for Chico, John and my old stomping ground.