Sea Time

Our time on the coast has gone way too fast and we’ll be heading home tomorrow.  But we’ve had a wonderful time.

We had lunch on Monday with fellow blogger Teresa, “Teresa Kasner” on my sidebar, and her husband Dayle.

We both took photos of each other at the same time!

We seemed to duplicate each other footsteps, only we were a day later than they were.  When I saw her latest blog post I realized we had done the EXACT same things.  Of all of the things there are to do and see here, that is amazing.

Apparently both Teresa and I love the Yaquina Bay lighthouse. The last several times we have visited it has been pouring down rain. We had a gorgeous day yesterday to see this beautiful area.

When you turn around and looked the other way, the architecture of the bridge takes your breath away.

Of course, no trip to the Oregon coast is complete without a visit to the Newport bayfront to see the seals. We spent at least an hour there watching them fight for spots on the docks. You could hear them barking from several blocks away.

We visited the beautiful Yaquina Head lighthouse.

We enjoyed reading about the history of the lighthouse at the visitor center.  We also bought our senior “America the Beautiful” pass while at the park. For the rest of our lifetime, we will have free access into all national and US forest service parks. Many other parks are included in the past. We think it will be well worth the money we spent.

The visitor center had these neat panels and all of their doors. You could even buy some of your own to take home if you wanted too.

This seagull was pecking on our door Tuesday night. He was back again Wednesday morning trying to get our breakfast. He seriously would not leave. It was a little bit freaky. We even closed the window because we were afraid he was going to come right through the screen. We were eating popcorn and Doritos Tuesday night and I think he smelled them.  He was a persistent guy.  Cute as he is, that beak is pretty strong.

 
We are meeting Dayle and Teresa in Depoe Bay in about an hour for lunch. Then we have to go home tomorrow.  My back has not cooperated well during this trip. If we do anything in the mornings, we’re stuck in the hotel room in the afternoon so I can sit in my rocking chair with my feet up. At least we have an absolutely gorgeous view out our window. Honestly, I have been very frustrated this week because I know there are a lot of things Dennis wanted to do. Typically when we come to the coast we do a lot of walking and hiking and I just have not been able to do that this time. I sure hope they get this figured out soon.

Here was the sunset last night from our room.  Stunning, isn’t it?

Thanks for coming along with us on our trip. Wishing you all a wonderful Thursday.

“Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”  Psalm 98:7

Many blessings,

Betsy