Claire and Alex left with Theo this morning to head back to San Francisco, and Claire met Donovan to hand over the car for the trip back to Palm Springs.  We were then waiting for Donovan to arrive.  While waiting, we went to have a wine tasting in Yountville and Hope & Grace winery, which was very nice.  It was sad to say adieu to Alex, Claire and Theo, but we will see them in Paris in November, so something to look forward to, and not so long off.  I keep reminding myself how much time flies!

Donovan got here at about 5pm, and we went to dinner at Goose & Gander in St Helena (sorry Alex).  It was a nice dinner and David had a great cocktail with cucumbers and huckleberries. Donovan and David both had the salmon too.  Very relaxing and a lovely atmosphere.  We sat outside under the persimmon tree.

Then, home and bed, but not before the blog and a little more of the short story.  We have tennis tomorrow, and then Friday will be our last day in Napa.