Well I have a whole month left in the Bay area of California. ....... the weather is a nice 71deg, there is skiing 4hours drive away.
and I MISS MY VIVI
The coffee here is ... so so ... you do get some awesom coffee shops, Mainly in Los Gatos ... and people out here do know how to steam milk that you can then sculpt with its so tense
but at my apartment all I have is a drip coffee machine, I sooooo miss making my own espresso.
although, quick tip for drip machines, ... if you are using a paper filter, rinse the filter first, and you can get rid of the paper taste.
when I get back to the UK, I am treating myself to some descaler, metal polish, and 15 kg of fresh roasted equadorian Fanny !