Rest is important. Many people on the tour spent this day doing something other than biking. Some decided they needed a respite from 90 degree days and camping and checked into a local hotel/spa. Calistoga is a quaint little town with hot springs and mineral baths, good restaurants and assorted shops along it's main drag, and dozens of wineries surrounding town. Some opted for a short bike ride to local wineries for some wine tasting. Some tried a mud bath -- a favorite local pastime.
Jeff and I stayed at a nice place called Eurospa. We enjoyed a nice, healthy breakfast of granola, yogurt, fruit, and local pastries. Then after a brief rest, we went for a run and checked out the town on foot. Afterward Jeff returned to the hotel to clean up and I was off to the new outdoor community pool to go for a swim -- I loved it. Next we walked to the Calis
toga Roastery and had a great cup of coffee and sat with Rich and Cindy from our group, a very nice couple from Sacramento, and had a very nice chat with them.This afternoon we had a taste for something different so we had Mexican cuisine at Cafe Pacifico -- Jeff had the Carnitas (excellent!) and I had Chile Rellenos Pacifico (very nice variation on a classic). Then we did laundry, an unavoidable part of any bike trip. Jeff went for a massage and I strolled the main street visiting book stores and the local bike shop. Talked to lots of nice people.
Dinner tonight was grilled chicken with mushrooms in a wine white sauce, with cherry tomatoes, caeser salad, and Texas pecan squares. Another great meal!
Tomorrow we move onto Guerneville and the Russian River by riding through the beautiful Alexander Valley.
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