Back to the Dream

Here it is 2016! Haven’t traveled in over three months and keep thinking about going ANYWHERE.  Sometimes life takes other turns and gives you a chance to do some long-range plans, repair your rig, re-organize the living areas and dream of where you want to go.

Today is a rainy California day.  Our travel time is usually winter so rain reminds me of our travels.  In our last walk around of our rig we found a small drip over the bed after a recent rain.  The little silver castle is seven years old and we keep thinking she is brand new.  This precipitated a complete re-check of little repairs that may need to be done before we travel again.

Last October, 2015, we got the bright idea of Yellowstone National Park in 2016.  We are combining that with a family graduation in Idaho and then meandering back home!  Wow a dream travel plan that we have read other Airstreamers enjoy.    This will be the first “long” road trip for us.  Yep a whole two weeks!  Ok we have been 11 days on the road with tight timelines….. this will be our first vacation!

It has been a rough year but we know this year is our year to really grow and enjoy life.  We have had challenges of serious illness in our family, someone stole our Airstream keys out of our truck, had to order new ones and then needed to make repairs to keep our silver coach safe and road worthy.

In the meantime we did take our Flying Cloud in for a complete service and upholstery change.  In essence she is still a new rig of dreams.  After we left our trailer at the Bay Area Airstream dealership and service bay we drove up through Suisun Valley to our favorite winery Six Sigma!  It was a beautiful drive through cattle and wine country, no traffic  just green trees and grasslands.

It was sad to see the after effects of the Lake county fire.  The amazing wonder is how mother nature heals herself with beauty and strength!  We enjoy peace and greatness of our little piece of the world.

We arrive at Six Sigma and there is a pick up party in process. The people there make us feel at home.  The great warmth, friendliness of everyone and fantastic wines create an oasis in a world of crazy noise and cold.  As we are sipping our wine we look around and see a campsite! Yep an empty spot that says stay with me and enjoy my peaceful view.

We spoke to Christian Ahlman and were informed they are part of the network of wineries across the United States that  allow trailers and RVs to enjoy the beauty, great wine and quiet.  This area is like stepping back in time.  The fact that this is a working ranch, winery and historic piece of California makes this magic.  We can’t wait for our turn to fill this space with our silver trailer at the next Farm to Table dinner and wine pairing.  We have the best place to stay!  Walking distance to the great food and wine and a little still to our home.

Our coach will be ready in two weeks with a new look to enjoy our next wine adventure.  We are looking forward to our first Farm to Table experience just outside our silver door!  Bowser!