I have been trying to do more activities not related to gardening, fixing the house, and eating food. I feel like all I’ve done the last few months is those three things. Oh, and sitting in front of a computer typing, of course.

So anyway, I plan to do more things this summer. Here is a list I made of upcoming activities:

Hiking
Tennis
Blackberry picking
Listening to live music
Canoeing/kayaking
Picnics
Caves?
Something involving a fire on a beach and hot dogs
Going on a boat
Wine tasting
Art galleries
Daytrips (Gualala/Mammoth Lake)

A couple of weekends ago, I got with the summer program and went wine tasting with Kyle, Marcia, and Robin. Since Robin works at a winery, he picked the places for us to visit, and as usual, they did not disappoint. We went to: Deloach Vineyards, Balletto Vineyards, Hartford Family Winery, and Dutton Estate Winery.

Hartford Family Winery is a particularly beautiful winery

Inside of a winery with Marcia, me, and Kyle reflected in the mirror

Marcia being sassy while Robin looks on

Wine tasting is serious business involving pens and note taking.

Afterwards we came back to our house and grilled steaks (there always has to be food somewhere) and watched a movie. All and all, a good day.