Back in Philadelphia - tired, cranky, and yet pleased as punch that the adventure was such a success.

Sooo tired and we have to get up entirely too early for my taste. Headed home tomorrow and I have to say I'm excited to get home

Beautiful mountains, vineyards, lush gardens, fine wine, sensuous roads, and good friends - this place is a slice of heaven.

Coffee encrusted filet mignon at Mosaic in Forestville- exquisite doesn't begin to cover it. The night just jumped upwards.

15 minutes into the ride and I've had not one but two flat tires. :( we did about 6 miles total after repairs.

Returning the U-haul because it's starting really rough. Unfortunately that means we're getting out of town really late.

couple of things:
1. dreamt of werewolves last night. surprising as this may be to some of you who know me - this was not pleasant at all. I was trying to escape them, and just couldn't. somewhat traumatizing.
2. apparently my snoring/noise making is enough to annoy the guys. I can't express how sorry I am about this.
3. I failed to mention it before now, but I would like to apologize to anyone reading this because I am going to be posting mostly in super small chunks and possibly rapid fire since I have no real connection while out here (aside from right now) - so I'm posting via SMS and have to keep the posts under 160 characters. I will likely flesh out the posts when I get back. they're currently almost like notes for myself to refresh my memory when I return.
4. my life is exceptionally good.
5. my friends are even better.

Sitting behind a really cute couple on the shuttle bus. She's a slightly big girl - but next to him she seems positively wee.

Touchdown. We've landed safe and sound at SFO. :)

In the plane. We're headed out a little later than planned but that's ok- Mark and I had fun meeting people and telling stories.

Just 'finished' getting ready for California. One of these days I'll learn to get ready in advance. Flight's at 6:30 Tomorrow:)

Tickets are already bought. Quito and I are going to get ourselves measured for the California trip tonight. Once we have our measurements, we can call about renting bikes.

I need to look over the data for car rentals as well so I can add my two cents and have it mean something more than nothing.

Can't wait - 4 days of bicycling through the wine country of northern California with some of my best friends. Life really is grand sometimes.

(Course my wallet's going to take quite a hit - but it will be well worth it.)