Day 4 Mariposa to Napa

Further checking of the weather forecast showed more rain and winds coming in to the region so we opted to head for Napa and reappraise the situation. There are lots of routes north of SF worth exploring and a better chance of getting andy's bike changed.

We set off down CA 140 with the sun trying to come out. Starting altitude was 850m and we had to go up first then over the top and down to get onto I5. There were many orchards growing almonds and prunes and a few acres of cereal both sides of 140. Too soon we were on I5 and sweeping round south, then west and NW to Napa. Most of my attention was on the traffic and a looming black cloud which was unloading rain to the west. Looked like we might get past its line of travel but a comfort and food break was required. Maybe just as well for the heavens opened while we were eating so quite possibly a lucky break.

By the time we were ready to go the sun was out and the ground was drying. The temp was a cool 48F but rising now. By Napa it was 60F and sun shining. We were soon off the Interstate and heading over an exposed plain with windmills to our left powering round in the breeze.

We are now at the southern end of the Napa valley and there are tree covered hills to the west and north giving a scottish feel to it. Andy's news is to get his bike swopped in SF on tuesday.

Next item is more food so its a taxi downtown shortly.