Reversing the trip from Anchorage to California was quick enough. Instead of taking the Coast Starlight all the way to Los Angeles, we got off the train in
Sacramento for a few days with our most excellent friends, Trish and Don. We went on several wine-hunting trips, ate great food and had wonderful opportunities to catch up with our
Sacramento acquaintances. We only see them
occasionally, but they seem much more important to us than
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just once-a year friends.
Trish and Don had just had their back yard professionally landscaped and it was beautiful. My photography doesn't do it justice. Use your imagination.
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Of course, Stanley and Don had to have a BOY moment. What a pair they are!
As a special treat, we spent a few hours with old friends Cliff and Bobbie in Lodi. It was so good to see them. Since our visit, they have made a trip to Hawaii and I can't wait to hear about it.