Saturday night in Napa 8/8

This is the outside of the Napa Valley Opera House. It was built in 1879 and restored just a few years ago. The integrity of the original facad has been kept intact but the whole inside was gutted and upgraded to accomodate current stage technology. The only thing that they were able to keep was the balcony railing.

Napa 8/8

Another picture of my upgraded room at the Avia. There is a flat screen TV on both sides of the petition with a common gas fireplace. Yes, Cheryl, I am by myself.

I'm off to explor downtown Napa. The Opera House is within walking distance so I will stake it out for my arrival tonight at 7:30PM to pick up my tickets.

Ummmm....I feel an urge to do some wine tasting. Also I need to get something to eat.

Later....

Napa 8/8

Here I am in downtown Napa at the Avia Hotel. They upgraded me to a suite, don't you just want to pee? I mean a free standing tub next to the bed!!!! I love it, of course.

Before I left San Francisco, I paid a visit to my dear friend Ellen Smith who is convelesing at the Lawton Rehab. Center. We spent a quality hour together, with 20 minutes of that in the sun (out on the patio), and the rest of the time was taken up with lunch and some good laughs.

I got on the road at 1:30PM and arrived here at the hotel at 2:45PM.

Friday 8/7

This is a view of Ocean Beach from the top of Sutro Heights. My condo is the first one in the second row.

The weekend is here and I have decided to drive up to Napa on Saturday and spend the night. The Lamplighters http://www.lamplighters.org/ are presenting a semi staged concert version of My Fair Lady at the newly restored Napa Valley Opera House which is my reason for going. Of course, a little wine tasting will be in order but that is just secondary..... I performed MFL with them back in 1992 and it has always been a favorite. Most of my close friends go back to our performing days with the Lamplighters (I performed with them for 35 years) and we all remain close to this day. Attending one of the productions is like a homecoming.

Friday 8/7

Moi with Marin Headlands in the background.

Friday 8/7

Here is a picture of the Marin Headlands with Mt. Tamalpias in the background where we scattered Dario's ashes.

Friday 8/7

I made it through my first week back at work after my trip. The jet lag really took the wind out of my sails.

Today is one of the first days without our summer fog. This picture of the Golden Gate Bridge is about a 10 minute walk from my place.

The atmosphere is still a little murky but no complatints here. I love all the elements.