Wow, as much fun as we have been having here in the UK and our travels on the continent, there really is NO PLACE LIKE HOME!  Even though our house in SF is being rented and we were renters ourself while visiting, it was still home.   We had a fabulous time eating at ALL of our favourite restaurants, being with our pals. I flew to my parents in Seattle for 2 days and we visited with Jeff’s parents in CA. Jeff worked the first week and our second week was pure vacation!

We hosted a happy hour for about 25 of our closest friends at the St. Regis hotel bar….that is one surefire way to get maximum time with friends.  Then of course we had dinners/lunches all around.  Our suitcases were not the only things that went back on the plane a bit heavier : )

I had a photoshoot while home and even showed up as a surprise guest at my old bookclub. No, I had not read the book!

We did not want to stay in a hotel for the duration, so after a few painful attempts to find vacation rentals, Jeff found out that one of our favourite homes that we marvel at in Buena Vista Park neighbourhood, had a rental unit in the downstairs.  The owners Wade and Greg have created a wonderful rental, less $ than most hotels, and you have all the comforts of home.  Check out the exterior…most of you in SF will probably recognise it.  45 Upper Terrace.

We spent a night in Healdsburg and did some wine tasting, wonderful as always..and the weather cooperated perfectly.   Our last day could not have been better, our friend Michelle invited us and other friends to join her and her dog Rowdy on her sailboat.  The next 5 hours sailing on the bay were stellar.  Jeff was in his element (literally!) and Michelle was psyched to have a seasoned hand to help.

   

Michelle                                       Gwinne

Me, Diana and Rowdy

Jeff and Steve (city in the background)