I couldn’t have had a better father-in-law than Pete (Clarence Phillip) Crippen. We connected on a level that allowed us to have a very comfortable and easy relationship, loving the same people. Just happy and occasionally sharing an inside joke. You were very much loved.
We learned Pete passed away in his sleep Monday morning. John flew home that night to help Ginger and plan a memorial in October.
I continued with plans to go to Mendoza with Lea and Rachel over the weekend. Thanks to Lea for planning – it was lovely! We stayed the first night at Huera, then to the wonderful Lares De Chacras for two nights. It was a bumpy start on Friday night due to thunderstorms, but we loved an amazing lunch and wine tasting at Riccitelli vineyards on Saturday, and another yummy lunch and tasting at Clos de Chacras on Sunday. Dinner at the hotel both nights was delish! We enjoyed walking around Chacras de Coriá on Sunday, especially the arts and crafts fair. And who doesn’t love the white wine breakfast tasting at Casa Vigil before catching a plane home?! Thank you, Mendoza!