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Napa Valley was all I expected it to be. Rolling green vineyards with dots of Tuscan-styled homes.

A drive up the scenic Highway 128 from the town of Napa to Calistoga, then back southward via the Silverado Trail was a gorgeous day trip which could easily be extended if one wants more time.

...the Napa Valley
Napa vineyards
Napa vineyards
Napa vineyards
Napa vineyards
Napa vineyards
Napa town
Napa town
Napa town
Napa town is a hopping little place....neat and picturesque, lots of outdoor eateries, shops and streets to stroll.
Napa town
Napa town
Napa town
Napa town
Napa town
Oak Hill
Napa Valley pears
Italian restaurant
napa grapes
the Napa Valley welcome sign
Cullnary Institute St Helena
This is the main building of the American Culinary Institute in St. Helena, one of the towns along the Route 128.
Cullnary Institute St Helena
Beringer Vineyards Estate
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The Beringer Vineyards Estate, also in St. Helena
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Napa Valley
Napa Valley
Napa Valley
Napa Valley
Napa Valley
Napa Valley

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Napa Valley
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