Photographer: Josh Eckels
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Picking up the practical rental car
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Ruth is amped
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Now for some gymnastics
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Showing off the purple hair
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Wild man Max
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Out for a drive in Napa valley
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A break in the drizzle
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Top up while it's still spitting
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Late afternoon clouds
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Wednesday's dinner destination
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Redhead twins
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Moon peeking through
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Red leaves on an overcast morning
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Drip drip dip
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Lots of large squash
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Parsley in the garden
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Maison Fleurie, our B&B this time in Yountville
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In the kitchen with Thomas Keller
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French Laundry kitchen
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Egg custard with potato chip
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A very tasty lobster
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Thomas Keller shaves the truffles
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Ready for the risotto
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The risotto under a cloud of white truffle
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Quail and spinach
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Wagyu beef as the final savory course
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Street parking
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The hot air balloons taking off
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