I’m kicking off a new project, Profiles, where I’ll write about and photograph what I find to be interesting people and places. I’m still forming the idea, and I’ll likely be working on several long-running Profiles in parallel. My goal is to spend as many field days as I need to collect and record my observations, then complete a polished write-up.

Jean and I visited Calistoga, another small town in Napa’s upper valley. It’s known for its natural hot springs and mineral water, which have drawn visitors to the area since the 19th century.