Marin to Sonoma

The fog was covering Mt. Tam as we walked in the brisk morning air to Shoreline Coffee Shop in Mill Valley. Bikers, joggers and pooches coveted the path on a busy holiday weekend. After a satisfying breakfast we rented bikes from a shop in Sausalito and attempted to ride to Kentfield. "Attempted" is the operative word here. Too much dilly-dallying and sightseeing messed up our timing.

We were able to get another hug from Julie and a half-dozen eggs from her backyard chickens before heading to SFO to pick up Candy and Ray. The Bay Area traffic was heavy, which made for a long ride up to Windsor.

Forty pounds of luggage fit comfortably on my side of the room. With jet lag nagging all of us, we opted for a quick dinner at KC's American in the sweet little town. Our first bottle of wine of many, no doubt, was celebrated over lively conversation. Oliver's Market offered a fun night cap of grocery shopping adventure before crashing into our comfy beds.