Unexpected Tea Time

 While driving through the Sierra Mountains in California last week, I had to return

to visit the Columbia State Park.  It is in the town of Columbia, but a few blocks

have been closed to cars.  The walk down what looks like a deserted town was a delight.

In the summer tourist season the streets would be busy with visitors.

It had been a long time since I had last been here.  My children were young then

and their pictures were taken in old time clothes here. 

 What a surprise when I spotted this teahouse.

Of course I had to go in and have tea, after all it was lunch time and I was hungry.

 I loved the way the cups were sitting in wait just for each of us to share a cup of tea.

 The food was just wonderful.

On my plate were three different sandwiches, cucumber, egg salad, and chicken salad.

Plus a lovely lettuce salad.

The tea in my cup was Paris and very good.

 Do you see the smile on my face?

A happy tea lady was about to partake in a delicious tea time.

On the menu were macarons.

The flavor of the day was lavender.

I must say their baker did a wonderful job making them,

they were delicious.

If you ever find yourself in the California Sierra's,

I can highly recommend having tea at Columbia Kate's Teahouse.

Across the street they have their own bakery where everything is made

fresh for the teahouse.

They also have a boutique nearby.

You can find them online at www.columbiakates.com

Unexpected tea times are the very best.