Just got back from a lovely vacation in Temecula . . . well, semi-lovely. Turns out it’s not the greatest place for someone who has quit drinking alcohol. Temecula is known for it’s vast arrays of wineries. As a younger man, I have been there on several occasions and dabbled with a little wine tasting here and there. It was a good experience back then, s0 I figured, what the heck, let’s go back again. While I had a good time in Temecula, it was definitely a different kind of good time.
I do have a recommendation for all of you planning on visiting the wineries or spending time in Temecula. . . Don’t Drink and Drive! Within the first 10 minutes of arriving in Temecula we saw 5 different cars pulled over by police officers and that was the theme of the trip. Every time we left our hotel were cops pulling people over on the side of the road. And not only at night, but at all hours of the day. If you’re thinking about visiting the wineries in Temecula, make sure you have a designated driver, hop aboard a shuttle or take a limo.
Temecula even has it’s own casino . . . well, Indian casino. This indian casino has blown up in the past couple of years and has a wide array of table games and slot machines. A true gambler’s paradise. We didn’t do much gambling, but we did slip in a twenty and won two bucks . . . that’s a ten percent profit!
Overall, we had a great time visiting Temecula and would recommend it. It was great to stop my training altogether the last couple of days and let my legs rest. My brother and I are hoping that we’re ready for the Orange County Marathon, although, to be honest with you, neither of us is sure that we are.