> I love the California green; it doesn't take much rain to make the place look wonderful. I've taken people thru that area who've toured in
> Europe & been impressed with how scenic the area is. "Dry Creek Rd is a whole lot nicer than Provence" was one comment.
Why does it have to be a competition? They are both uniquely lovely places - which also happen to be great places to ride.
Napa has an overall better control over crappy new development than Provence, but try as I might, I've never been to happen upon pristine Roman and Greek ruins in Nor Cal.
Eric - I have you as a contact on my Ipad Flickr Stacker (highly recommended app) - your pictures from the last few weeks are amazing.