Olivia’s Canna Travel Diary: NAPA
It's crazy to think I had never experienced wine country before this year, well, crazy to me since I've lived on the West Coast for over a decade, and I've been to Northern California countless times for cannabis. FYI — if you are unfamiliar with the "Emerald Triangle", I highly suggest looking into it. But it's true that I'd never taken the time to explore that other infamous tourist attraction until recently.
Overall, it was as majestic, exciting, and wine-filled as one would hope.
During one of the tours, I asked the expert guiding us through a tasting if they had ever seen anything super crazy happen at their winery. Their response was about a time they had to call an ambulance on a family who began projectile vomiting during their tasting. Why did they get so sick? They mixed cannabis and alcohol.
After that convo, I realized this would be a perfect time to do another cannabis travel diary for my KQ besties.
As a seasoned cannabis user, I have lots of experience, but I never mix the two. Don’t get me wrong, I used tons of cannabinoids to combat the inflammation and bloating from drinking, but it's all about the dose and delivery method. Trust me. Dive into my latest travel diary to get the details below.
Serious Bather Energy- "The Pregame"
Knowing I would be driving for over 8 hours to get there and then running around to different wineries the following day, I would be in need of a bath to both relax and prepare. With this in mind, I made sure to pack a Kush Queen Sleep 1:1 (THC:CBD) bath bomb and two of our Immunity 1:1 (THC:CBD) bath bombs for the trip.
I must admit I didn’t just choose a hotel, I chose a hotel with one of the most majestic bathtubs I have ever seen. I mean, isn't that what everyone looks for when traveling?
An Arsenal of The Usual Suspects
I made sure to bring the usual suspects I need when traveling, a Kush Queen Bare+ CBDa:CBGa Tincture, our THC:CBD Melt Pain Lotion, a bag or two of the CBD:Delta-8 THC Chews, my Kush Queen Defynt Skin Serum (a must-have for getting rid of puffiness and redness), and finally my trusty CBN:CBD gummies to help with sleep. I also brought some CBD pre-rolls in “Sour Space Candy” and “Pink Panther” because I figured they would be helpful to calm me down in case I get too crazy on all the delicious wine.
Monday, Apr 4, 2022 - Arriving at Hotel Les Mars
It was a long drive from SoCal to Norcal, and during the long drive, I was the passenger, so I popped two Delta-8 gummies to help with soreness from being in the car.
I couldn’t believe the room's gorgeous bathtub (it was better in person), I was in heaven, so I immediately took a bath using the Sleep 1:1 bath bomb. Honestly, it was beyond a bath because the tub had jets. I soaked for about 45 minutes and popped a CBN gummy. I fell asleep so fast that my partner was upset because I missed the entire movie we had put on.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - All About the Wine and Dine
We planned a busy day of wineries and got a driver to chauffeur us around. We hit Lancaster Winery, Coppola, Ferrari-Carano, Buena Vista, and a local supermarket called Oakville Grocery.
I started the morning with a dose from my CBDa:CBGa tincture for my daily serving of CBD. I do one full dropper after breakfast. Hotel Les Mars is insane, and they have breakfast delivered to your room every day.
The wineries and beauty of the landscape left me speechless. We did a ton of tastings and ate our weight in cheese and meats. I purposely did not consume any THC because I don't like being cross-faded. If I mix THC and alcohol, I get really sick, so I suggest people do it at their own risk and never recommend it. Before our dinner at The Matheson, I had a wedding cake pre-roll. Since this strain is pure CBD it relaxed me before dinner without getting me high.
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 - Spa Day
As non-drinkers, we were beyond exhausted from so much action on Tuesday. I used the Kush Queen Defynt CBD skin serum after washing my face to help with any inflammation or redness caused from the alcohol.
Since we were getting treatments at the Auberge Spa Solara over in Napa, I thought it made sense to "treat myself" to a Delta-8 THC strawberry gummy before going in. It really helped me deepen into the treatments and relax deeper.
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022 - A Jaunt to Sonoma
We visited Flowers and Ironhorse wineries over in Sonoma. Both were must-sees if you ever head up this way. I was craving another bath so I did a double Immunity THC:CBD bath bomb. Hey, sometimes doubles are more fun than singles. Don't judge.
Friday, Apr 8, 2022 - Farewell, Wine Country
We visited Trattore Farms Winery for more libations and an olive oil tasting before heading back to SoCal. The drive was extra long because the traffic was horrible, per usual. Once we got back to Los Angeles, I took a Delta-8 infused shower using the Kush Queen Soaked Shower Gel and then covered my body in our Melt lotion. I popped a CBN gummy and had a much-needed night of deep sleep.
I don't think I'll be drinking again anytime soon, but I did buy 28 bottles of wine just in case…
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