Dave and I had the most incredible anniversary trip to Yosemite and Yountville, CA. We had been trying to get Yosemite on the calendar since precovid, so when it came together, we were both really excited. We wanted to make an entire week out of the vacation, so added wine country to the itinerary. It was 100 percent worth the wait. Take that back, 1000 percent. I wish I had the words to properly describe Yosemite and the Ahwanee Hotel. Between the breathtaking scenery and classic elegance of the hotel (a Half Dome view from our hotel room didn't hurt), it was honestly life changing. The weather was picture perfect, the hikes were strenuous, but the happy hours made up for them. We had picnic lunches on our hikes and put the convertible top down while blaring Coldplay, it was parenting freedom at its finest. I only wish the photos could do the experience justice. I was sad to leave, but excited about the potential of bringing our kids back in the future. And very much looking forward to our next stop in Yountville.
We put the top up for the 4 hour journey through Central CA, it was so hot. We arrived in time to slip into absolute vacation mode while they prepared our room. Our hotel was posh and trendy and awesome. We scheduled a day of vineyards and enjoyed them all, we wandered through town, shopped, ate and laid by the pool. It was so different from Yosemite, but awesome in its own regard.
We came home recharged and ready to see the kids, but so happy to have taken the time to get away with each other and to reconnect.
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| Jet lag = sunrise opportunity. |
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| Mirror Lake hike. |
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| Best table in the house, amazing view. |
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| Anniversary hangs. |
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| Nevada Falls by way of the Mist Trail. |
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| Nevada Falls lunch. |
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Lake Elizabeth lunch.
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| Heading out for a champagne Milky Way viewing. |
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| A majestic afternoon drive. |
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| Sad to leave, so glad we came. |
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| Yountville brunch. |
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| 10/10 |
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| Wine Country |
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Our last evening, Dave cancelling
our reservation at a fancy restaurant
for take away pizza instead.
Best decision. :) |
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