A no-stitch weekend

I haven't opened the door to my sewing room in about a week. I don't want to feel like I have to work on something, so I'm not. I guess I need a break. All my unfinished projects are behind that door and I don't want to face them. I know most of you would say "then start something new!" Yeah. I feel a shawl coming on. But first, a mini vacation.
Tim and I headed out to San Francisco to attend a surprise birthday party for an old friend. We left Friday morning and stopped in Napa at the beautiful Auberge du Soleil.
We ate a leisurely lunch on the terrace and the views were just lovely.

One of the other guests was nice enough to snap a picture of us. I was as drowsy as a fat bumblebee at this point, full of great food, a cold Rose wine and warm sun. I want to go back.

Back in the car we headed just north of San Francisco to San Anselmo. We moseyed around town for a bit, checked into the San Anselmo Inn, then walked across the street to the birthday bash at Insalata's. Our party took up over half the restaurant, the guest of honor was quite surprised, and despite my big lunch, I managed to devour a plate of salmon. I don't think I need to eat for another week.
Saturday we drove south over the Golden Gate bridge, and into San Francisco. It was cool and foggy, as most summer mornings can be in the city, but still beautiful. First stop, Pier 39.

sea lions posing for pictures

submarine and ship tours

Alcatraz
Despite the fact that we've been here many times before, it is always fun to play the tourist. Finally the sun came out as we headed over to Pac Bell park to watch the SF Giants take on the Philadelphia Phillies.. This is a beautiful new stadium, built right on the water. The views are amazing and we had great seats down behind the Giants dugout. Nothing says summer like a baseball game, hot dogs, garlic fries and a cold beer.

Hope you enjoyed the tour!
I'm now headed over to the Weight Watchers site :)