Saturday, August 30, 2008

Solvang, CA : A Danish Village

So almost a month ago now, seems hard to believe, Brad's parents were out here visiting. We decided to take some time off of work and trek through Santa Barbara and into Solvang, which is a small Danish community within the Santa Ynez Valley. (It was established by Midwestern Danish families who wanted to escape the winters.) It was fabulous! We were actually in the car on the way there when the most recent earthquake happened. I was sort of bummed that we didn't feel it--I would have loved for Mike and Diane to have experienced that on their trip to California. Ha.

Anyway, enjoy some of these photos. Great wine. Great times.


Our Hotel: Krongborg Inn

Brad and I at the Firestone Winery (the same family as the tires...)

Grapes!

When Kenneth had these candies in Iowa, we called them Hairball

Part of the Village

More Village

Santa Barbara and it's beauty

Santa Barbara

2 comments:

Always on the Move said...

Firestone... wasnt he one of the Bachelors too???

Jolene said...

Yep! Same family. I guess he and his new wife work there.