Napa Trip

Legally it's mama's birthday so we had a reason to go to a much awaited out of town trip. I think we have scheduled, planned and made arrangements as early as January of this year. And here we are now...

Day 1 - May 28, 2009, Thursday


  • 1pm departure from Fresno
  • 5pm arrival at Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa
  • a little bit of shopping at Seafood City
  • dinner at Max's Vallejo, Peach Mango Pies to go from Jollibee

Day 2 - May 29, 2009, Friday


  • 9am breakfast at Gaia Restaurant
  • 11am Beau Limo pick up at the hotel lobby - Chauffer / Tour Guide BILL
  • 1st stop - Mario Andretti Winery ($12 per person wine tasting only, $16 if you keep the glass)
  • 12pm in depth tour of vineyard and wine making and tasting at Robert Mondavi Winery (scheduled and paid in advance - $25 per person)
  • 2pm at Rutherford Hill, bought Chardonnay bottle enjoyed during picnic lunch overlooking Napa Valley. Boxed lunches were provided by The Girl & The Fig Resto ($28 per person paid thru Beau Limo package)
  • 3pm at Bremer Family Owned Winery (by appointment only). Bought Claret bottle for $70! Wow!
  • 330pm at Frank Family Vineyards - last stop and all "wined out".
  • 530pm back to hotel
  • 630pm dinner at La Strada Italian Resto


Day 3 - May 30, 2009, Saturday
  • 10am picked up tickets at will call window at Train Station
  • 11am boarding and departure
  • 4-course meal served the entire trip
  • 230pm end of trip
  • 3pm presentation at RiverPointe Resort
  • 7pm when we left resort with lots of goodies :)
  • quick stop at Walmart Supercenter
  • dinner at Jollibee


Day 4 - May 31, 2009, Sunday

  • 11am hotel check out
  • lunch at Golden City Buffet
  • 230pm San Jose to visit my Ninang
  • merienda at Goldilocks
  • dinner at In n Out, Jensen
  • got home at 1130pm

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