Day Tripping in Sonoma, California

With the first signs of spring awakening, including the re-opening of wineries, outdoor- and partial indoor dining, and other formerly usual weekend activities for Northern California dwellers, many of us emit a sigh of relief and embark on road trips to the magnificent wine country, especially pretty this time of year.

The eye-popping bright-yellow mustard fields in full bloom lead to the town of Sonoma with its historic central square where picnickers may enjoy the fresh air and consume alcohol (in our case the many wonderful California wines).