On Wednesday, 12/22, we took Sarah down to Fisherman's Wharf to have a belated celebration dinner for her birthday that was 12/15. We went to Torentino's and had delicious seafood. Afterwards we walked around the Wharf and up to Ghirardelli Square. We even saw some folks swimming in the bay. The water was way too cold for me to go swimming!
Friday morning we got up early and took BART to the San Francisco airport to meet Jess Dennis, Sarah's roommate. She will be spending part of the holiday with us.
After dropping them off at Windarra, Rich and I continued up to Napa. Bill, who has a classic wooden powerboat and shares our finger pier at the marina, took his boat up to the marina to have the bottom painted. We drove up to meet him for lunch and bring him back to Emeryville so he could pick up his car, a 1992 Bentley. Bill is a native of this area, growing up in Berkeley and we are enjoying getting to know him.
Our Xmas celebration on Saturday followed our usual laid back style. We all slept in, had a little breakfast, exchanged gifts and watched a movie. The selection for this year was the movie, Dune, the newer version with John Hurt playing Duke Leto. Late in the afternoon we dined on ham and cabbage salad.We talked with Jesse and Rae as they are spending the holiday with Rae's family in La Canada.
Sunday we went to Chinatown. Even though it was Sunday, the streets were full of cars and the sidewalks full of people and not just tourists like us. Rich and I kept watching for Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones to come flying out of some window or doorway but no such luck. Sarah and Jess each bought a dress, while Rich and I just window shopped. We stopped at one place with a gallery of silk rugs and pictures made from silk embroidery. All were very beautiful and very expensive. Luckily we live on a boat and have no room for such things.
Today, Amanda Quan visited us. She is in the area to spend the holidays with her family and visiting friends like us. We went to the Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant for lunch, a short walk from the marina. It was fun to catch up on how she is doing and some of the goings on at the labs. While I miss some of the people I worked with, I definitely do not miss 'work'. I have adjusted to the cruising lifestyle.
Friday morning we got up early and took BART to the San Francisco airport to meet Jess Dennis, Sarah's roommate. She will be spending part of the holiday with us.
After dropping them off at Windarra, Rich and I continued up to Napa. Bill, who has a classic wooden powerboat and shares our finger pier at the marina, took his boat up to the marina to have the bottom painted. We drove up to meet him for lunch and bring him back to Emeryville so he could pick up his car, a 1992 Bentley. Bill is a native of this area, growing up in Berkeley and we are enjoying getting to know him.
Our Xmas celebration on Saturday followed our usual laid back style. We all slept in, had a little breakfast, exchanged gifts and watched a movie. The selection for this year was the movie, Dune, the newer version with John Hurt playing Duke Leto. Late in the afternoon we dined on ham and cabbage salad.
Sunday we went to Chinatown. Even though it was Sunday, the streets were full of cars and the sidewalks full of people and not just tourists like us. Rich and I kept watching for Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones to come flying out of some window or doorway but no such luck. Sarah and Jess each bought a dress, while Rich and I just window shopped. We stopped at one place with a gallery of silk rugs and pictures made from silk embroidery. All were very beautiful and very expensive. Luckily we live on a boat and have no room for such things.
Today, Amanda Quan visited us. She is in the area to spend the holidays with her family and visiting friends like us. We went to the Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant for lunch, a short walk from the marina. It was fun to catch up on how she is doing and some of the goings on at the labs. While I miss some of the people I worked with, I definitely do not miss 'work'. I have adjusted to the cruising lifestyle.
Jess, Sarah, Amanda and Rich in front of Windarra
Speaking of the cruising lifestyle, not sure what we will do tomorrow, it depends on the weather or whether.
No worries,
Elaine and Rich
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