Big Sur in the DB9 - Road Trip!
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Happy Holidays - I am a brand new member, looking forward to joining the community.
Just got back a few hours ago from an incredible road trip in the DB9!
Took a trip up to Big Sur in the DB9 with my father. Truly the most beautiful place on earth.
Had a great time! Stayed at Ventana, incredible dinner at Big Sur Bakery, soaked in natural geothermal hot springs in the cliffs overlooking the ocean and got incredible massages at Eslalen Institute (one of the top soaking locations in the world, see the pics) ...
Stopped in Paso Robles on the way down, did the 'Sideways' Pinot Noir thing - got some great wine, had incredible BBQ steaks & Pinot at 'The Hitching Post II' in Buellton and some tasty breakfast this morning (danish pancake style) in Solvang. Cruised the scenic route the entire way down back into Malibu just in time for lunch and a car wash to get the bugs off her.
Car held up excellent - drank lots of fuel, no problems at all (except for a small hole in my windshield when some gravel on the highway flew up into the window) ... and no speeding tickets thanks to the Valentine One (saved my ass a few times). We even got to store over 24 bottles of wine purchased in various nooks and crannys of the car along with our luggage. Only wish it had an iPod connector, and it would be perfect! No complaints -
Life is Good! Happy Holidays!
Just got back a few hours ago from an incredible road trip in the DB9!
Took a trip up to Big Sur in the DB9 with my father. Truly the most beautiful place on earth.
Had a great time! Stayed at Ventana, incredible dinner at Big Sur Bakery, soaked in natural geothermal hot springs in the cliffs overlooking the ocean and got incredible massages at Eslalen Institute (one of the top soaking locations in the world, see the pics) ...
Stopped in Paso Robles on the way down, did the 'Sideways' Pinot Noir thing - got some great wine, had incredible BBQ steaks & Pinot at 'The Hitching Post II' in Buellton and some tasty breakfast this morning (danish pancake style) in Solvang. Cruised the scenic route the entire way down back into Malibu just in time for lunch and a car wash to get the bugs off her.
Car held up excellent - drank lots of fuel, no problems at all (except for a small hole in my windshield when some gravel on the highway flew up into the window) ... and no speeding tickets thanks to the Valentine One (saved my ass a few times). We even got to store over 24 bottles of wine purchased in various nooks and crannys of the car along with our luggage. Only wish it had an iPod connector, and it would be perfect! No complaints -
Life is Good! Happy Holidays!
Sounds like a great time. I've just orderd the Vantage Roadster and hoping for delivery in time for the Pebble Beach Concourse in August. I went this year and had a fantastic time just looking at cars and women. If you get the opportunity you should attend it's lots of fun and you will never see so many beautiful autos in one place. Ocean Ave in Carmel on Saturday is just as much a show as the Concourse on Sunday.
Thanks! The Vantage Roadster looks amazing.
I'm looking into going to the Concours this year and I've found most hotels are sold out already! Do you have a hotel secured yet? How did you handle it last year? Definitely looking forward to going as well as hitting the Italiano Concours on Friday August 17th for the Ferrari scene.
Sounds like a great time. I've just orderd the Vantage Roadster and hoping for delivery in time for the Pebble Beach Concourse in August. I went this year and had a fantastic time just looking at cars and women. If you get the opportunity you should attend it's lots of fun and you will never see so many beautiful autos in one place. Ocean Ave in Carmel on Saturday is just as much a show as the Concourse on Sunday.
I'm looking into going to the Concours this year and I've found most hotels are sold out already! Do you have a hotel secured yet? How did you handle it last year? Definitely looking forward to going as well as hitting the Italiano Concours on Friday August 17th for the Ferrari scene.
bostlind said:
Sounds like a great time. I've just orderd the Vantage Roadster and hoping for delivery in time for the Pebble Beach Concourse in August. I went this year and had a fantastic time just looking at cars and women. If you get the opportunity you should attend it's lots of fun and you will never see so many beautiful autos in one place. Ocean Ave in Carmel on Saturday is just as much a show as the Concourse on Sunday.
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