June 13/14, 2009 - Mendocino

What!? We're going to Mendocino? Can lamb come?

First stop: Anderson Valley Brewing, Boonville for a picnic under the oak trees.

How is the pale ale at this place Dad?




















This is our quintissential Mendocino shot -- under the oak tree with the vineyards in the background. That's me in the Bjorn.




We're also checking out the disc golf course. If you're too drunk to stand on your own, they have these convenient boots to stand in while you tee off. You're on your own after that.




















Dad test-drives the 16th tee.



Our first encounter with hops. Apparently they grow really tall.




On to Mendocino and the Big River. This is Mom and me hanging out on the headland. I'm sticking my tongue out at daddy because he keeps making fun of my hat.




This is the mouth of the Big River down below. Next time I'm bringing my boogie board.



This is Mom and me with our cheese and fruit plate on the patio at the Mendocino Hotel. This is a great spot to look out over the ocean and watch the sunset.




This is me, looking cute.




This is Dad and me sipping on our bottles.




This is me in my after-dinner jacket. Thumb in the mouth, finger on the nose, looking cute -- better take a photo.

Dad and I got up early this morning and did a surf check. The surf was good so I went back and quietly waited for mom to wake up while dad paddled out. Mom and I came back later and watched him.

This is Mom and me strolling downtown Mendocino on our way to breakfast.


This is Dad and me at the McCallum house waiting for our (okay, his) cornmeal pancakes. Shortly after this photo I spit up all over dad and the floor. I thought it was funny. so did the lady next to us. dad failed to see the humor. he gave me back to mom.

After breakfast we went for a walk up the bike trail along the Big River and then headed up to Fort Bragg to scope out the Skunk Railroad and North Coast Brewing Co. I haven't been on a train yet, but I hear it's cool -- kinda like me in these shades. If you look close, you can see mom's reflection :)

I liked Mendocino -- there's going to be lots for me to do when I get bigger -- playing on the beach, riding my bike, flying kites, paddling in a canoe, whale watching, riding the train -- all sorts of great stuff. I can't wait until my next trip!