Published on Oct, 2024
Uncommon Journeys in Oakland, CA!!!! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Christopher planned the perfect getaway for my wife's 70th birthday. Starting in Seatle, spent the night at the Mayflower Park Hotel (very classy), dinner at Ivar's on the waterfront (fantastic view of the harbor), early to bed for early train trek to Vancouver. Wonderful experience.
Boarded the Queen Elizabeth for a three night cruise to San Francisco. Exceeded all our expectations. The Britts know how to do hospitality. My wife thought she was at Downton Abbey (or on the Titanic, minus the iceberg).
Rented a car in San Francisco for the drive to the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Great place only exceeded by the park itself. Full day tour of the park with a fun guide (very knowledgeable and entertaining) and fun group.
Next day headed to Healdsberg, CA for wine country. The Lodge at Healdsberg is very convenient and nice. Great restaurants (of course with exceptional wine lists) close by. Visited Zichichi, Bella and Ferrari wineries. Three entirely different experiences, but all exceptional. Steve Zichichi produces an incredible Estate Petit Syrah. Of course I am a little prejudice, Steve is a Yat from New Orleans like me.
Thank you again Christopher and the folks at Uncommon Journeys for an incredible experience. Each day my wife would say "this is our best day so far". It doesn't get any better than that.