i recently received an email stating that it was time for my renewal to keep this fine blog alive and well.  i thought, of course i want to renew, i’m not letting the blog fall by the wayside. then i sadly realized that i hadn’t posted anything in a very long time.

it’s really no surprise, i haven’t done much travel recently that i thought would be of interest, so i haven’t written anything.  but sometimes simple local travel can be fun and worthwhile to write about.  going forward i’m going to try and be better about posting, although no one ever reads this except me when i’m feeling nostalgic….

as i mentioned i haven’t done much travel recently, but back in December i did celebrate my one year anniversary in Sebastopol, so let me share a couple of my local favorite things.

Doran Beach – it’s the closest beach to my house, a mere 20 minutes away. not the most popular of the Sonoma County beaches, so it tends to be less crowded than some of the others, and it’s long and flat, perfect for a run or walk.

Graton Ridge Cellars – delicious.  this winery fairly close to my house and they have a great 2011 Pinot Noir.  they also have a dessert wine called the A+ Apple Dessert Wine that is well worth a try. it makes for a fantastic gift if you’re looking for something special and local.

Woodfour Brewery – this is my go-to place for lunch, dinner or afternoon drinks and snacks. they have a nice selection of beer & wine and lots of tasty small plates. the deviled eggs with horseradish are on the top of my list.

that’s all for now. in the future i’ll try to be better about posting, even if it’s just a tidbit about local flavor.

photo courtesy of: parks.sonomacounty.gov.ca