Holiday by the Sea

We just returned from a wonderful week on the Oregon Coast: 5 nights at a B&B in Yachats (pop.600) and 2 nights in Seaside (at an Inn on the North Promenade). We couldn't have asked for better accomodations and weather to get some much needed R&R. It was heavenly! John is back to work now, teaching summer school and I'm about to dive into some home projects. Summer in the Northwest is the best!

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE SNAPS:

Waterfront Depot Restaurant in Old Town Florence. So delicious we went there twice!

On a windy, high-tide evening. Don't jump John!

Yep - it's windy. We got wet taking this pic. Yachat's 804 Trail that follows the coastline for miles.


Cape Perpetua Lookout - the highest point on the Oregon Coast.


Giant Spruce Trail at Cape Perpetua State Park.


One of many beautiful sunsets as seen from our private balcony.

Minus-Tide exploration. We saw thousands of starfish and sea anemones. (Lowest tide in ten years.)

Picturesque, yes? This is just yards from our back door.

Last 2 nights in Seaside. I got a new hat, too!

Snapshot of our trip in words: sunsets, delicious food, quality time together, books, Mariner games (this is a treat for John because we don't have tv at home), hiking at Cape Perpetua, whale sightings, bald eagle sightings, tide pool exploration, walks on the beach, walks on the promenade, naps in the zero-gravity chairs, a bit of shopping (new hat for me, new running shoes for both of us - Nike outlet, no tax!), AND rest and rejuvenation that only the sights, smells, and sounds of the ocean can provide! We are so thankful for the Lord's provision to be able to have such an amazing time.