This past Sunday was an exceptional one for me and Mrs. Jeffsetter. It started with brunch at Bouchon. Followed by wine tasting at Corison, the patio at Farmstead, a tasting at Del Dotto and the views from Auberge du Soleil. On the way back to our hotel we decided to take some photos of the area. Most photos didn't quite turn out. Just as we had given up, we turned the … [Read more...] about Sunset in Yountville, California (Napa Valley)
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Front View of Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter
At first I was disappointed that the weather at Neuschwanstein castle was so drab during our visit. But when the structure is this impressive, who really cares about the weather? After lunch, we walked up the hill to Neuschwanstein castle. It was as majestic as you might expect, especially with the snowy setting. The photos turned out well, considering the freezing rain … [Read more...] about Front View of Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter
Oyster Delivery in Tomales Bay, California
On a sunny day, hundreds of bay area residents will flock to the Tomales Bay Oyster Company for picnic tables and charcoal grills. You bring all of the supplies, condiments, and more. They supply the Oysters. I made the mistake of going here without any supplies back in February. That's a mistake I will never make again! … [Read more...] about Oyster Delivery in Tomales Bay, California
Sunset on Papeete Harbor, Tahiti, French Polynesia
When I left French Polynesia in July of 2013, I thought I would never be coming back. We took the last ferry from Moorea to Papeete Harbor. As we waited for the bags to come off the boat, I noticed a gorgeous, almost violent sunset. … [Read more...] about Sunset on Papeete Harbor, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Death Valley National Park Welcome Sign
I was looking through some old photos and through that it would be fun to re-process a few to see what they look like with my improved editing skills. Here is me at the Death Valley National Park welcome sign in the summer of 2014. The clouds really jump out with the new levels of contrast, but I also had to tone down my skin because it made me look like an oompa … [Read more...] about Death Valley National Park Welcome Sign
Wine Wednesday: Spring Flowers and New Vines in Sonoma Wine Country
One of my favorite perks of living in San Francisco is the proximity to wine country. I am fortunate to visit wine country about once every 3-4 weeks, and it has been fun to take in all of the seasons in the area. … [Read more...] about Wine Wednesday: Spring Flowers and New Vines in Sonoma Wine Country