After winding through the Sonoma County scenery, we decided to take a break in lovely Calistoga, California. The hot sun blazed down on us as we dashed between shady spots and air conditioned shops. Around a corner of downtown was a tourist office with water, information and ice cream suggestions. We decided to try the newest ice cream shop Scoops & Swirls, so new it isn’t on Google maps. It’s a nice little shop with lots of choices. The seating inside is sparse, but there’s plenty of umbrellaed tables just outside. I had a “one scoop” of vanilla coupled with Maui Waui Sherbet. It was delightful, tropical fruit blend! Thanks to the server who suggested half scoops! Also, a few photos of the neighborhood surrounding the downtown. View photos…
One thing that struck me about California – all the drivers stopped when you got anywhere near the crosswalk. It was amazing! I can’t tell you how many times drivers have tried to splatter me on the pavement in Wisconsin. I must not be as notorious in California…
