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Kevin, MaryHall, Scott, Malinda and David at Tra Vigne
Kevin, MaryHall, Scott, Malinda and David at Tra Vigne

Another delightful day.  We are finding our regular haunts, when when MaryHall, Kevin and Malinda arrived, I thought, we should go to Tra Vigne!  It was perfect.  Well almost perfect – after the train and the ambulance noise went away.  We had a great afternoon talking about all sorts of things, and Alex and Claire were happy to spend time with all of us.  The meal was great, as it was the last time, and we sat outside on the patio.  It was a nice, leisurely afternoon, and great to see MaryHall.  We managed to only talk briefly about the Atlas and Intersections.

I got up early this morning and made Gazpacho, and we will have that for lunch tomorrow.  I think it came out good, but tomorrow will be the test.  I am planning on making an avocado/crème fraîche sauce for the top.  Had an abbreviated run/walk also.  I ran more than I walked, which was good, I think.  It is great being up here with Alex, Claire and Theo and just relaxing.  When David got up, we exercised and then walked.  I have convinced David to try to walk more without the cane.  I also have started to get him to hold the cane, but not use it unless he needs some help balancing.  His steps are much better, and he walks much faster without the cane.  Usually when he stops, it is because he needs to rest, not because he feels unsteady.  Little by little.  I also need to begin more speech with him, but I don’t really feel as prepared for that.

David, Alex and Theo listening to the guide before the tasting
David, Alex and Theo listening to the guide before the tasting

Yesterday, we went to Inglenook – the Coppola winery in Napa – and took the tour and had a great tasting in a private room. Alex was bold and gave us some more pours when the guide left the room.  Mostly from the $200 bottle of red!  The history of the estate was interesting, and the guide was new, so he was checking his notes, and there were times when I felt like we were testing him.  It is just such a great place, and it will be another place that we will return to, I think.

Tonight we all went to the CIA for dinner.  It was nice, but not spectacular.  Then home, So You Think You Can Dance and some reading, then bed.  I will be heading there shortly!