Seaside to Pacific City Oregon

The first blustery day did not bother us as we walked the beach and hiked anyway.
Left Seaside about 10am after a STRONG cup of coffee (I guess Oregon is known for that) and an apple strudel.  Headed south on 101 but didn't get far before we stopped to take in the sites at Ecola State Park.
WOW!  Some of the sites are beyond description.  As we entered the State Park we drove through Jurassic (movie) type scenes.  Moss attached itself to almost every tree and limb, and the several hundred foot high cypress & fir trees canopied the large, I mean huge, ferns on the ground.  The rainy mist added to the feeling of "another place & time."
At the park we took a walk on the beach which we had all to ourselves and viewed the ocean and rocks from some of the highest points.  The seagulls always want to make a friendship, but we never have anything with us. We have it on our list now to pick up a box of crackers or bread.
After leaving the park, we drove very leisurely down 101 enjoying the views.  Peter even pulled over to let people pass us all the time because we were enjoying the drive.   Everything from beach bungalows, shacks, mega-houses and farms are along the coast here.  Even lots of cows, mostly dairy, and some horses, sheep and alpacas. 
We pulled in to Pacific City at about 1p.m. to find a place to stay for a couple of nights.  Boy did we ever find a great place.  It's tucked in on the coast; it is Inn at Cape Kiwanda.  When the ladies at the front desk learned it was our 40th anniversary trip they gave us a discount and a bottle of iced wine.  First we went across the way to the Pelican Pub and Brewry for lunch, which was excellent.  We shared a Cream Ale that was very good before lunch.  After that we walked about 20 steps to the beach and watched a guy surfing - yep - even on a cold, rainy day.  Kind of nutty!  But fun!  Now we are in our room with a gorgeous view of the ocean and the wine is chilling - they even had an anniversary card for us.  This is a great place.
We have a plan for tomorrow, but you'll have to wait 'til then to read about it.
Love and hugs, Misses & kisses
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