The TUSK group arrived today around 11 AM and we spent time getting acquainted. We sat down to lunch around 1:15 pm. The menu was a butternut squash soup, a choice of Thai Beef Salad (my choice) or line fish (king clip or something like that) and since the carrot cake was a hit with us the day before the chef made some for the TUSK group as dessert.
Then, we gathered for our journey to some wine vineyards. First stop was Bouchard Finlayson Winery. Quite nice and Joe purchased a huge bottle of Pinot Noir that the winemaker personally signed. That was very special. Next stop, was Hamilton Russell Vineyards. They only produce to wines a Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay won some awards and is rated 91 by Wine Spectator.
The views are the most spectacular. The lush green landscape and the charm of the vineyards. It was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful.
Jackie, that is really funny. I think I would have to giggle if the waiter had said Octopussy.
Yes, Joanna I'm still running except for around here it is from baboons. :ohmy: Seriously, though, I did take a run along the cliff path. The weather was nice and cool, but the run was a tough one...only one lap this time around.