5-22-2020 to 5-28-2020 Russian River

Moved out of San Benito and headed North to the Sonoma Valley. Thousand Trails Russian River Campground.  Because they have limited sites for big rigs like ours they had reserved a spot for us and we were lucky to get the best site in the park.  A short walk down the hill next to our site and you are at the river.  Of course, first things first and since we are in wine country I served Cecile a glass of 🍷 wine.






5-23-2020 Memorial Day Weekend, so lots more people in the park.  Fortunately the sites are still far enough apart so no problems with people being to close.







Took a stroll down to the Russian River, as it passes the park.  The dogs decided it was a good place to take a swim.  There were family groups together, but most of the people were practicing social distancing as they should.  This is an absolutely beautiful site to visit.  Our campsite is the closest one to the road down to the river.





5-24-2020 Wonderful Day for a Drive.  We took off this morning for a drive to the coast, through the Anderson Valley ending on the Mendocino Coast then south to Bodega Bay.


Driving through the coastal Redwoods.






Beautiful Mendocino Coast




Point Arena Lighthouse




Wild Flowers in bloom everywhere




For the Alfred Hitchcock Fans, in the Town of Bodega (just inland from Bodega Bay) is the Church and Schoolhouse from "The Birds"




Our Last stop was a visit to the Wesselkampers in Sebastepol.  
We had a great time catching up.

5-25 & 5-26-2020  Nothing Much to report


Made a Walmart Run to Ukiah (24 miles North) and just hanging out 
enjoying the park and playing games. 

5-27-2020  Hot Day so Down to the River

Was in the High 90's today so we headed down to the river to cool down.  The hike across the rocks was terrible in beach shoes and the rocks were so hot that we had to pick up and carry the dogs.  Found a nice spot in the shade to cool off, but the currents were pretty strong right here so couldn't really do much swimming.


5-28-2020  Relaxing Day to Practice My Keto Culinary Skills

I decided to experiment today.  I had a beautiful Lamb Loin Roast, so I untied it and stuffed it.  powdered Rosemary, then a coat of cream cheese, topped with artichoke hearts and chopped mushrooms, a coating of pesto then retied with all the goodies inside and topped with more garlic.  Came out amazing, and I served it with Keto Foccacia bread and salad.  Perfect Keto Meal with less than 5 grams of carbs.








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