Arrived in Oakland

We had a very smooth trip from Tampa to Atlanta and then onto Oakland. Rich met us at the airport and together the three of us managed the luggage and it all fit nicely into their Camry. I think Jim and I were riding on energy from the excitement of beginning this journey. 

We had a glass of wine, looked at Arta's new remodeled kitchen and the level approach to the front of their house and went to bed. I guess everyone in THIS bay area lives on the side of a hill making approaches to most houses and driveways a challenge.

Our heads hit the pillow about 12:00 midnight here- 3:00 AM at home.

Erika Wilbanks, daughter-in law, is here for the holidays. They live in Dunedin, New Zealand and will both be here for the holidays. We are looking forward to conversations with her about New Zealand.

BUT right now I am the only one awake- but I did manage to sleep until 6:45 PDT.

We are off to the wine country today/