Our first stop. Just cause we wanted to.
Near Bandon.
It was super windy and we watched a guy windsurfing out there by himself on the the waves the whole time we were there. He was just flying!
Mom trying to imitate the face in Face Rock.
We had sand in our teeth after this!
We stopped near Florence to check out the sunset at this inlet. This is mom after I beat her in a race down the beach.
Climbing the rocks.
We weren't back on the road for long before pulling off at this superhigh overlook.
We stayed that night in Seal Rock, in a cottage being rented for three months by Megan and Jon, friends from Chicago who are on sabbatical. Unfortunately, they were up in Washington at the time (though we'll be visiting them in a few weeks!), but we were thankful for the cozy place to stay and for hot showers! We watched a few episodes from their Seinfeld collection and enjoyed a great night's sleep!
The view from Seal Rock State Park, just down the road from the cottage.
Just north of Seal Rock is Newport, where we stopped for a cup of coffee and a walk along the old bayfront--and to watch the local seals, those curious creatures, as they sunbathed and snuggled and barked.
Our last beach stop of the day was at Cape Kiwanda. The last time I was at this place was a rainy May day four years ago while Eric and I were at the coast celebrating our first anniversary! Mom and I didn't climb the dune, but I highly recommend it--amazing views all around!
We meandered away from the coast and through the woods and into the Tillamook State Forest...
...which spit us out of the coastal range and into the valley again.
Back home. Can't believe I get to live in this gorgeous state.
1 comment:
Looks like you had a great trip. I'm so glad you and your mom had this time together.
Mom C.
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