After a quick breakfast at the hotel, which was excellent for a change, we were on the road at 7:19. First stop was about two blocks down the road for a Starbucks, then it was onto Interstate 15 for a short time beforea taking State 58 West.
State 58 is a lonely highway, especialy since then new relocated highway skirts small towns like Boron and Kramer Junction. Lots of open space, with only an occasional dwelling showing up. I just can't understand how anyone can live out in the middle of the dessert with nothing around and miles from stores. But, then I've never had thoughts of becomming a hermit.
Nearing Mojave we began to see in the distance the start of California's triumphant Green Energy Save The World project. The first to show up were the wind turbins. Dozens, no hundreds of them crawling across the the Tehachapi Mountains. Some turning, some not turning (laggards) and some tuning at different speeds (which seemed odd.) Once down the west side of the mountains the solar farms started. Determined to surpass the turbins, they spread in all directions. Once past Bakersfield there was a forrest of pump jacks, which should be scorned and banned from the earth.
Interstate 5 took us North to Lost Hills, which apparently had been found because there it was. Continuing West, we reached our not quite final destination, which was Eberle Winery. We tasted a few, bought a few and met Matt, who normally ships wine, but today was in charge of BBQ. Barb talks with Matt several times a year when she wants to change our order. Matt is very acconmodating and does a great BBQ.
Our next stop was Sirena Vinetard and Resort, where we would spend the night. Of course we tasted wine, afterall it is a winery. And a rather good champagne required another purchase. The place we are staying resembles something your might find on a Greek isle.
Later we headed downtown for diner at The Catch. I called two months ago for a reservation to be sure we sat at the counter and could watch the two cooks do their thing. What a a show. The calamari steak appetizer was excellent, as were both dinners.
Very good day today. Short drive, good wine and good food. Tomorrow is another fairly short drive to Rohnert Park, California, for another stay at a winery.
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