Driving the Oregon Coast

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, "WhatLæs mere
Our first morning breakfast with crows.

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 aLæs mere
Evening Sunset in Bandon

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

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 wasLæs mere
Oregon Dunes

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 OregonLæs mere
On the drive to Charleston

Early Morning Walk

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 aLæs mere
Amy in Ophir

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 breakLæs mere
BEACH ART

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 andLæs mere
Brookings to Crissey Fields Beach

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 findLæs mere
Forest Bathing

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. ILæs mere
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A good dinner