Stories from the road

Stories from the Road

June 14, 2016

Mendocino, CA.

The Little River Inn

The air was cold this morning as we teed off at the Little River Inn Golf Course. On the second hole the deer appeared. Later we saw a doe and its fawn heading into the woods. Some nice locals let us play through in the middle of the back nine. The course is fun but challenging.

After our round the dining room was still serving breakfast. We both had eggs with sides and coffee. The restaurant at the Inn does a great job serving wholesome food in a pleasant setting. The servers are nice and competent.

Later we cruised around Mendocino again on foot and by car. We found new shops and hidden places. The town has a counter culture feel to it. Even the tourists wear fisherman caps and ponytails. After an ice cream cone we headed back to the Inn to rest before dinner.

 

I finished a book this afternoon about a couple that lived in the Alaskan Wilderness for 15 years. Both were very resourceful people who did everything themselves. Danger was around every corner much of the time. Eventually they moved to West Virginia, where they continue to be self-sufficient homesteaders. This was an interesting book to read from the comfort of my seaside room in The Little River Inn.

Lentil soup and salmon were on my menu last night. The fish was excellent as was the local Sauvignon Blanc.  Vicki and I split a cobbler and ice cream for desert. Today it is back over the foothills to Sonoma. I will be sad to leave the Little River Inn with its great views, wonderful food, and funky golf course through the woods.

David DiCicco