Day 28 - 5/1/2017 - Walla Walla Washington and Wine Tasting

We got in a little late last night but we now have a day off to taste excellent wines in an excellent wine growing region. If we hit all 140, you would probably find us in the Emergency Room.

We went to 4 wineries today and tasted, and bought, some very good wine. What we failed to do, was take some pictures. However, Vickie took pictures on her walk with Linda this morning. These were on the campus of Whitman College.








Walla Walla is gorgeous in the spring. The vineyards just had bud break, and this weeking is the Spring Wine Release.

What are you waiting for?

Tomorrow we will be home.

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