Ramblings of a Dutchy in California

In April 2003 I traded my hometown of Haarlem, Netherlands, for the San Francisco Bay Area and a career in tech journalism and high-tech public relations. But work isn't the only reason I like the area, as you'll see on this blog, which will primarily have photos and some personal thoughts.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Indian Springs

For a friend's birthday last weekend I drove up Napa Valley to the small town of Calistoga. The friend, Carmen, had invited all her friends to come enjoy the hot springs at Indian Springs. Such a relaxing party was perfect timing for me, having just come from Las Vegas where McAfee put on its FOCUS 08 Security Conference. I haven't worked that hard before in my life.

Indian Springs is a small resort with a spa that has a cute garden for relaxing after your treatment. It is not a fancy resort, but reasonably affordable with great therapists and clean. I was expecting the hot springs to be more than one big pool (more like Termas de Papallacta in Ecuador) yet it was a fun experience and I can recommend a trip up there.

Perhaps better than Indian Springs is the drive up Napa Valley on Hwy 29 to Calistoga. It is a gorgeous trip passing through vineyards and underneath trees with changing leaves. My carpool partner and I stopped over in Yountville for coffee and pastries at Bouchon bakery. They know how to make a good croissant.

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