3 pounds a year,, seems like a lot, ‘til one dines out and cooks at home..
I have to confess, I have never braved the crowds for Gilroy garlic,, I used to do the Mushroom and Strawberry festivals way back but nowadays, what a zoo!
I did the Gilroy Garlic Festival once. Humungous crowds. Way too hot. Very exhausting. AND quite expensive.
Once was enough. Too much of a hermit these days to get out in the public.
BUT.......I DID do something very “touristy” last Saturday. We went to the Mystery Spot! Now THAT’S an interesting excursion!