Oregon Coast

Because it's been stormy, this seemed like a perfect week-end for a drive to the coast. Oregonians love their beaches year round; and when a good storm has come through with high waves, wind and rain, it's as desirable to be there as when it's sunny and warm.

We had lunch at Newport, did some gallery shopping (more about that in the next blog), and then drove north up the coast. Stopping at Boiler Bay, we took photos and sat watching the waves

Down below were what looked to be young adults surfing on the higher than usual breakers. I kept thinking they have to be kidding as the waves looked so big and there were rocks nearby, but they seemed to know what they were doing. It's wonderful to be young and strong.

Before leaving the ocean, we drove a few miles north of Lincoln City to Cascade Head and the Salmon River. We have been wanting to figure out where we would be able to put in our canoe. It is on a list of a desirable estuary, little current and easy canoeing rivers for beginners.

The weather ranged from rain and wind to a bit of sunshine. Can't ask for more. I am anxious to go back for a long week-end but that will have to wait.

Sunday was family time with our son, daughter-in-law and two grandsons belatedly delivering the youngest his first birthday present.