Driving the Oregon Coast
July 29, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
When you have certain intentions of what your trip will be, but it evolves into something else, all one can do is allow for the element of surprise. How often do we wake in the morning and say, "WhatRead more
Our first morning breakfast with crows.
July 30, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We arrived in Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast with the intention to find those pretty glass balls hidden on the beach by local glass blowers. But it was pouring rain. Car camping is more of aRead more
Evening Sunset in Bandon
Jul 30–31, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
There was no rain, just a warm lit sunset. I found a spot to park my car against a tree covered area, and we slept quite comfortably last night. I love Bandon!
Heceta Light House
July 30, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The walk-up to Heceta Light House is an easy walk that takes you through a lush green wooded trail. There would be gorgeous views, I'm sure, if it wasn't such a grey rainy day. But even this day wasRead more
Oregon Dunes
July 30, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Goodbye, camp gound and off to the Oregon Dunes. The day was sunny and clear. I stopped several times to walk on trails to view breathtaking sights. There are quite a few little jewels on the OregonRead more
On the drive to Charleston
July 30, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Early Morning Walk
August 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
I could walk on the beach every day for the rest of my life! My 13 year old Azul ran like a young dog all over the beach, always keeping one eye on me.
I met Eddy on the beach, who has been nursing aRead more
Amy in Ophir
Aug 1–2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
This woman is the most amazing and resilient person I know. She makes a beautiful home wherever she goes. Thirty years of friendship, and we're still standing strong. It was a relief to take a breakRead more
BEACH ART
August 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
There are so many shapes and textures at the sea shore. I was fascinated with the design of seagull droppings on the sand. They smear into swimming fish. Walking on a beach does open your eyes andRead more
Brookings to Crissey Fields Beach
August 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
It's not as easy as it used to be, finding available campsites to stay overnight while traveling. There is no longer the first to arrive who will get dibbs at a sight. The spotinaety of seek and findRead more
Forest Bathing
Aug 5–8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
The Japenese call a walk in the woods "Forest Bathing."
It does feel that way! In the presence of those enormous gentle redwood beings! With great respect, I entered their private, ancient home. IRead more
























































































































































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A good dinner