Osoyoos

What better to do on a May long weekend then to drive to Osoyoos with your relatives and family? It was pleasant weather with good company, great food , and an excellent resort. Watermark was the new resort we stayed at facing the water; it was spacious, clean, well-designed and best of all, new. The view, as what you see below, is what we see from our balcony as we wake up every morning.

Osoyoos and Oliver are well-known for their wineries and so of course we couldn't give up the chance for wine tasting. P and I were very happy to get free alcohol! Plus, I was extra ecstatic when the lady asked to check my ID...to think I was ONLY 10 years over the drinking age....ha!

Before we left on the last day, we paid a visit to the local Desert Model Railroad ran by an elderly couple. We were so proud of their dedication to the store and their excellent masterpiece that took many years to complete. All the scenes of places around the world were so detailed and realistic. I admire their passion and achievement.

I've heard of this great restaurant called Chop out in Richmond for a little while now. I think it was opened last summer. It's like Joey's or Cactus Club but I think even a bit more classy. P and I finally got a chance to try it out this past weekend. However, we had a bit of difficulty finding it because we had confused the old Sandman with the new Sandman hotel, which this restaurant is located. They're literally only 2 blocks away from each other, where the new one is more hidden.

P and I weren't that hungry so we ordered mussels and a ahi tuna burrito appetizers to share. Then, we had a yummy salad as entree...the salad actually comes with steak, which they forgot to put on so we had it on the side.

Of course we couldn't go without having dessert to finish our wine. P likes creme brulee very much, so we tried that. Overall, it was an excellent meal and we were very satisfied with the food, the service, and the decor. We would definitely come back.