Sunday By The Sea

Sunday, September 30

Today I boogied on down the roller coaster road at Portuguese Bend in Palos Verdes to attend a fundraiser for the Trinity Hospice Foundation. This also was the second time I have attended this particular event. This was held at a very large (and expensive I'm sure) estate in Palos Verdes. The house (mansion) sits on a piece of land that juts out from the main area and has a bay on each side and the Pacific ocean right in front. Absolutely spectacular view, and no one on either side and in front of you. Their tennis courts are in the back along with some small out buildings and that keeps them from seeing their neighbors behind them. Seclusion at its finest.

Of all the wine & food fundraiser events I have done over the years, this one ranks the highest for the quality of the food. All the food is donated by local "South Bay" restaurants and every body was talking about the quality.

They may not have as many wines as others but its more than adequate and they also have "spirits". Tried a new drink make by Uluvka Vodka, www.uluvka.com. They crushed fresh sage leaves in the bottom of a tall glass, added simple sugar, pineapple puree, ice cubes to the top of the glass and then filled it with vodka. It was a very refreshing drink similar to a Mojhito.

Their silent auction tables are filled with interesting and expensive items. The start bids on most of them is out of my league. But its always nice to be a "looky loo".

I definitely will be doing this fundraiser again next year.