Unless you made your reservation many days in advance, dropping in for dinner at the many world-class restaurants here in Los Gatos was almost impossible on Valentine’s Day.
The smell of coffee roasting, the fresh air that travels over from Santa Cruz and the amazing smells that waft through the air in Los Gatos, the gateway to the mountains, filled the town to the brim.
Around dinnertime, I decided to wander down Santa Cruz Ave. On this clear Saturday evening, the sidewalks were full of dogs, children, families and couples. Walking northwest, I came across many couples hand-in-hand, or with their arms around each other. Some were even kissing in dark doorways. There were couples who might be qualified for senior discounts doing exactly the same. I was looking for L-O-V-E; Los Gatos is so romantic. Maybe I can find a story…