I needed to get lost for awhile. To escape the busy summer, general life craziness and find some quiet.
The Oregon coast was just perfect. Miles of beaches to explore, hiking on headlands, exploring forests and lighthouses. The SO and I just wandered. No plans, no checking back on our "real" life (OK, I had the petsitter text me pictures of Major and Thomas the cat, we did go to every brewery we drove by, and took one one Sunday night to watch an awesome football game!). I'm trying to keep that peace in my life, continuing the quiet, so here is a picture-heavy post of our adventures.
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| I love the patchwork fields as we leave Sacramento |
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| and straight to the coast, where mundane bridges are even lovely |
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| the fog and rain added waterfalls into the sea |
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| Cape Perpetua, but no distant view today |
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| fog shrouded trails |
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| hidden mushroom treasures |
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| a decorated forest giant |
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| natural coastal sentries stand guard |
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| and the human sentries guide the ships |
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| low tide and odd rocks |
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| cormorants warm wings |
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| restful seals |
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| an interested octopus at the newport aquarium |
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| mysterious paths require following |
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| Horse-drawn coaches once took the beach road at low tide here at Hug beach |
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| ocean denizens exposed at an extreme low tide |
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| beach reflection (worth it to click and view it larger) |
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| the view of Newport harbor from the Rogue brewery |
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| can't miss these signs everywhere |
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| back in Portland, the rose city |
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| I didn't know Grace, but I love her memorial plaque in the rose garden |
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| can't leave Portland without a treat |
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| Mine is creme filled, the other is (yuck!) maple bacon (he said it was good!) |
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| one last stop at my Portland mecca: Powell's books |
The Oregon coast was great place to explore, though I think that about just about everywhere. Always something, large or small, mountains or mushrooms. I took a long trip, but know that I can find this, even in my own backyard. Sometimes it just takes more searching.
way better than the insect post, i'm unable to go there again: ) someone again this week asked me, "oh you're from seattle - that's in oregon right?": ) actually that's a pretty educated person to link those: ) most people think i am from "where obama lives". i love oregon. i would be happy to live there, despite being so loyal to my city. i do like to pump my own gas though. glad you got the time to enjoy it. you're an awesome photographer.
ReplyDeleteha! Where Obama lives! Well, Washington/Washington, I know nothing about any other countries geography, so I can't laugh too hard. I don't think I could live there, too wet for me, but lovely to visit. And the gas thing was strange, I too like pumping my own gas for some strange reason!
DeleteGreat photos! Looks restful and beautiful. I did my first year of college in Salem and always loved when my cousin picked me up and took me up to ride her horse and go to Powell's books :)
ReplyDeleteriding horses and Powell's books, now THAT would be a perfect day!
DeleteNice that you were able to get away...I did the same-haven't posted yet...away alone to the eastern sierra's with one of my dogs. I would rather not be alone-but that is how life is now. Oregon is so fabulous, my nephew lives in Portland. I agree...fog and dampness on the coast is TOO much for full time living. Loved your pictures...and uh...bacon on a doughnut...Ok...I feel a heart attack coming on...that is going TOO FAR!!!! ha ha
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have some stories to tell too!
DeleteSuch gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou're awesome. Great pics!
ReplyDeleteThe rocks offshore from the beach make me think of Goonies, of course :)
OMG! I think we're too alike! When I got home I had to watch Goonies again! I had to look up the filming locations and everything!
DeleteThose patchwork fields are incredible.
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