A Return to Volcano

We paid a visit this week to our

favorite secret spot.

Shhh, don't tell anybody...

Volcano Union Inn.

It's so secret we had the entire Inn to ourselves.

The only ones there were the prep cooks,

prepping for the busy weekend ahead.

The restaurant was closed but I snuck

in and snapped some pictures.

I hear it's packed on the weekends.

We went for the deluxe accommodations this time.

This is the sitting area in the penthouse suite.

The prep cook delivered this to our room

shortly after we settled in.

Candied walnuts, assorted cheeses,

shortbread cookies...yum!

Our room opened to the balcony.

This guy showed up shortly after we did.

Someone must have told him

we were coming to town.

This is the view of the outdoor dining area.

There were apples growing

right outside the window.

After the appetizers, we fought our

way across town.

Oh the crowds!

This is what rush hour traffic looks

like in Volcano.

We headed to the St. George Hotel to

make reservations for dinner.

The dining room is very cozy.

I left my camera at the Inn so I can't show you

pictures of the blazing fire and delicious faire.

We were the only ones there.

No reservation required.

Next door at the saloon however,

it was standing room only.

After dinner we stopped off at the wine bar.

This was another happening place.

We sat in easy chairs next to the

pot bellied stove and listened to local jazz.

We became quick friends with Dave,

the owner and winemaker.

Again, no camera.

Dave insisted we taste every one

of his wines and a couple ports.

Thanks Dave!

It's a good thing we were a stone's throw

from our room and a hot bath.

It was a long day fighting the crowds.

Read about our first visit to Volcano here.