After a great night's sleep, we got up this morning for coffee and email overlooking the ocean. A fawn and doe wandered by as our brains gradually accustomed themselves to the prospect of another day (luckily, Jenn wakes up as slow as I do). After a bit, we went down to Jenn's aunt and uncle's house for another cup of coffee and general catching up.
The day was misty, with fog covering the houses at Sea Ranch, when we set out on our coastal walk. We headed north past the seals, who were doing their usual reclining on the rocks (Jenn remarked that humans really hadn't figured out the best approach to life), and continued on for a good bit before turning around. Total walking time was about an hour and a half. Good thing Jenn's aunt gave us sunscreen as we both got sun, directly and through the clouds.
After our walk, we headed north to Mendocino -- a curvy drive along US 1. Jenn's been a trouper doing all the driving. I enjoyed the views and examining the towns passed along the way. It gets pretty remote up there and there was ample evidence of the recent fires, with signs thanking fire fighters along the road. Once in Mendocino, we got lunch at a nice restaurant (shrimp with artichokes and pasta for Jenn, fish tacos for me) and then walked around touring art galleries and shops. I got a scarf and a small something for Alan (not to be disclosed here!).
Stopping on our way back for basil and mozzarella to go with tomatoes from Jenn's aunt, I found my favorite chardonnay. Sorry, Alan, TSA won't let me bring any home!
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