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California - Day 8

Soniya and Amol came to pick us up around 8 and we started driving towards Clearlake, our first stop was Jelly Belly Factory. Kids enjoyed it a lot, factory tour, games and smelling different flavors.







We picked lunch from there went to Napa valley Winery where we had booking. The tasting was 90mins and kids were not allowed so skipped it and went to a park. Park was beautiful with rose garden and kids play area, picnic tables. Best part was we got mexican fruit stall, we got lots of cut fruit and especially mangonada! Spicy mango. We sat, ate and chatted, it was a nice break.

Next stop was Napa valley sign, the drive through Napa valley was very nice. The next towns were happening and cute. We stopped in a ice cream shop, ice cream was pretty good!!






Amol got figs for me from their garden. I savored many of those for 2 days

We reached Cleanlake and stunned to see the amazing house, its views and yard full of walnut, plum trees. There was lavender everywhere.

We went for walk on hill while Soniya was cooking yummy mushroom masala and palak daal. We watched sunset, it was very clear and came back home. Ate dinner and decided to sleep outside on deck. Weather was perfect!

Day 9

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