If you know us at all well, you know that getting up at 5:00 am to catch a plane is NOT on our list of favorite things to do (I was reminiscing this AM about a time in my young life when that was exciting - Linda recalled no such time). But despite our (my) worries about new pandemic rules and horrible wait times, everything went pretty smoothly. Jet Blue remains my favorite domestic carrier. They just don’t make it more awful than it needs to be.
We arrived in San Francisco and were delighted to see that since we were here last, the new terminal has been named for Harvey Milk, gay activist and first openly gay Supervisor in SF who was assassinated 11 months into his first term. It was moving to see his pictures and the story of his life all around us as we deplaned.
Bucking the modern trend, there were a number of comfy lounge areas and even a special one for kids
Our early departure meant we were able to pick up a car and beat it out of SF before rush hour. But really, do you mind traffic delays when you’re in San Francisco? So much to look at and wonder about while waiting. Despite traffic, we arrived in Petaluma, CA in plenty of time for some of our signature lounging before dinner at the Wild Goat Bistro which was a highlight of our 2018 trip. Linda ordered exactly the same meal as last time - the "4 cheese, fig and pig pizza" (fig, cheeses, prosciutto, and arugula) and declared it equal to her fond memory
We shared a pair of crab cakes with corn puree and I had carrot ginger soup and salad - all delicious
Back at the hotel now. Our goal is to stay up until 9:30 PDT. We'll see.
Tomorrow off to Arcata, CA in beautiful Humboldt County.