Redwoods II

In the morning I woke up to my husband bringing me hot waffles from the breakfast room. I usualy eat quite healthy, but this morning I had butter just slathered on top of these bad boys. We continuted to pack and check out of the hotel. Then Aaron drove me around downtown area and it was a historical part of town.
Huge mansions that were built in the 1890's to early 1900's. They lined the streets and the bay was just across from this part of town. Even starbucks was in an old building, (which was next to "asian subs", an asian inspired subway with prime rib, and short ribs).
Then we drove to meet with Tiffany and Jon and we were on our way to see more Redwoods. We went through Ave of the Giants first. They seriously were not kidding about the name. It was a 31 mile scenic drive parrelle to hwy 101. Every tree we saw was in its full glory in hieght and grith. We hiked in the pouring rain to the biggest and tallest trees known to man.
Running back to the car, soaking wet it was just exhilarating.
We drove to "the shrine" drive through tree. No one seemed to be anywhere since the rain was coming down so hard. But non the less, we kept trekking on. And came across a gift shop in the middist of the beauty. We stopped and looked at the muesum, and the history of the forrest.
Then we drove somemore to see the world reknown "chandelier drive thru tree". It was so worth every mile to see this emaculate tree! I have never seen anything like it. We drove through and took pictures in and around it.
The time was geting late so we made our way to Hearldsburg CA.
From big trees just a few short hours away we encountered...sonoma wine counry ! Although it was dark we could see vast amounts of vinyards. I have never seen rows and rows and thousands upon thousands of grape vines. So neatly placed each row going as far back as the eye can see nesteled against the rolling hills in the disance, and sometimes on the hills and beyond.
We stopped for a bite in a local mexcian shop...and the carne asada looked so good all of had an order!
Finally we reached our hotel. And let me tell you Best Western Plus is hands down the best place to stay. Go purchase online (its 30%-50% off the walk-in price) and it was so goregous! It had an Italian feel to it. Huge columns and stone everywhere, and naturally since we were in wine country, grape vines and gazebos were everywhere among the lined wrought iron work.
I could not wait to see what was in store the next day.