THE JOY AND THE BEAUTY CONTINUE TO AMAZE US
Going with the flow of things around here, we decided to head south on a day long drive BECAUSE the sun was shining and four days of rain are suppose to begin tomorrow.
So we left Florence, OR and were delighted with our decision as Hwy 101 gave us some of the most beautiful coast sights yet. We did not take the time to drive buggies on the dunes because the rain was threatening a little at the time we passed the dunes, but we did get out and walk on them a bit. We stopped in the town of Bandon for lunch and a break. Had clam chowder and fish & chips at a bayside shack. It was delicious. We have found the people of Oregon to be very friendly and mostly transports from other places, many from the Midwest. Spent some time on the bay viewing boats & wild sea lions and then headed south again on 101.
It took a long time to get from Florence to Gold Beach because we kept pulling off to see points of interest and viewing points along the hwy. I've run out of words to describe the feelings & sights . . . I say simply that
God is Creator and He sure must love us to give us this beauty here on earth. As I often say, if this is earth, just imagine what heaven will be!!!
We pulled off again right before sunset and right before leaving Oregon. We watched the sun go down to the sound of crashing waves. Then driving just a bit more into California and here we are at Crescent City, CA., staying at the Hampton on the ocean with a view off our balcony of the ocean and lighthouse. I can't wait 'til morning. I think we may be staying here for a couple of days to take in the Redwoods and surrounding sights.
Your dad says "Hay" or was that "Hey" to all. He's been an excellent driver!
Love and hugs to all
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxomom/belle
Hi Nana its me Sam
ReplyDeleteTo bad it was supposed to rain for 4 days.So good thing you left so you are not in it. I like your picture of the big rock with all the branches sticking out of the sand and it is real quite there to.Too bad the rain stopped you from going on buggies. But at least you could walk on the dunes. We did get all of your guys postcards they were cool. I liked the one with the light house on it. I have never seen a light house in real life before. So it was cool seeing a picture. Hope you are having a great time! love Sam