2 days in Temecula

Temecula means where the sun breaks through the mist

It has Beautiful hills

Most southern wine region in California 

Mediterranean climate

Tuscany in California?

Day 1

9am Drive from LA to Glen Ivy Spa

Mud, Grotto experience and lunch

Check in to Residence Inn Marriott Temecula

Explore Europe Village… 

Callaway- red blend…

The Goat and Vine- delicious salad and pizza for dinner

Explore old town Temecula afterwards.. sunset 

Highlight of the day... If you know Paul, you will know he doesn't like mud... somehow I tricked him into mud bath… 

grotto experience was good! Our skin feels soft afterwards

Day 2

Visit Duck pond

Sugarplum Zoo- the owner is finalist in Masterchef? And she is also a ultra marathon runner… and a chocolatier 

All the animals are rescued… they are all soooo cute

Wilson Creek Winery- bellini tasting… they are known for sparkling wines

Ponte winery- farm to table lunch!

Explore El Segundo and surrounding areas

Columbia Park- small cherry blossoms….

Clutter’s Park- watch the plane go by

El Segundo High School… Many movies were filmed here including Superbad, WarGames, Joe Dirt, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Boston Public, The Hot Chick, Yours, Mine and Ours, Even Stevens, 24, Joan of Arcadia, The O.C., Room 222….

Gazebo at Library Park and the library

Betty Market and Rest

• Ethiopian food and coffee

“Smoke coffee”….. with Jebena!

Today I experienced Ethiopian coffee for the first time…. It’s kinda life changing

There’s no fancy gadgets like metal filter, no filter paper… Just pure coffee, clay, and heat

Incense burning, and popcorn.