Peter Iredale, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
A quick shot of the Peter Iredale as we sped toward the “exit”. Pretty cool.
Here Clammy Clammy Clammy, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We limited yesterday… thanks to the fine professional stylings of our very knowledgeable and fast digging comrades. You guys rock. Or maybe I should say… you guys clam.
Clam Diggers, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Here are the very stylish looking clam diggers. Total bounty hunters. Faster than a speeding clam. Are you all just clamoring for me to stop?
The Inn, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Not sure what the purpose of these sticks was/were. Interesting though. One never knows what one might see when one walks on the beach. (LOL That sentence just cracked me up. When did I get so proper?)
Log Roll, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Uh, from the last entry… that would be last Friday afternoon, the 10th. Our anniversary is actually the 9th, but we really couldn’t take it off work as well. Have to save up that time off for trips to England and Chicago and visits with the kids. It’s OK though… we did go out to dinner last Thursday night to celebrate. Had some terrific Vietnamese food at Silk. Nice.
Perched, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather Friday afternoon in Lincoln City. It was lovely. And warm. Great weather for a long stroll along the beach.
Basalt Beach, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Nap Time, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Down on the basalt beach at Yaquina Head you can get a good look at some of the local residents who sometimes, in turn, get a good look at you.
Taking Off, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
While in Newport we drove out to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse and then wandered down to the cool basalt beach there.
Rip Tide, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Walking the docks in Newport, Oregon.
Tied Up, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We took a little jaunt to the historic old bay front in Newport, Oregon. The bay front is actually still a working fishing port. For a time, besides wandering the shops, we walked on the docks looking at all the various fishing boats. Some of them were pretty cool. It’s fascinating to think of a life working at sea.
Luminous, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Can’t you just feel those negative ions flowing at you from this photo? They are strong… mighty… and completely relaxing.
Frolicking on the Beach, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Weston loves the beach… soft sand, lots to sniff, and freedom to run. He was on his lead in this photo, but actually got to be off it a few times to which he said woo whoooo. And yeah, I’m sure that’s what he said….
Surfin’ Safari, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The waves weren’t really all that high, but these guys were giving it their best shot before taking this little break.
A Look From Inside, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We spent the entire voyage across the Juan de Fuca Strait outside in the front of the ferry because Weston was allowed on deck, but not inside. However, sometimes a girl has to go in for a brief, uh, rest. Out there in the very front, or bow, of the ship you can see tiny figures… those would be Karen, Mary, Martin, and Weston.
Leaving the Harbor, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The morning of Wednesday, June 25, we headed down to the ferry dock and boarded for our trip across the Juan de Fuca Strait to Port Angeles, Washington. From there we headed home, with stop at the McMenamin’s Olympic Club in Centralia for a bite of lunch. The drive home was made pretty enjoyable by the playing of the name this band game. I was the moderator. I put on a play list from my iPod and the other three had to guess the artist. I gave bonus points on some songs for knowing which movie the song was used in or what band the artist might have fronted in the past. Mary was the run away winner, leaving poor Karen and Martin behind. They have both vowed to best her the next time we play.
Leaving and Arriving, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Later Tuesday morning we ventured out with Mary and Martin to grab some breakfast at a local bagel place and then walk around a bit more in the city. We found ourselves walking across the Johnson Bridge and then around the harbor. Sea planes are very common here. Every time we were down by the harbor we saw several come and go.
Rock Climber, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Weston was quite the rock climber during this trek. Poor guy, he had to be on his leash on the Juan de Fuca trail, but he was a trooper and did amazingly well.
Pools, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We had to be careful walking around on the rocks… one miss step and you’d end up in a four foot pool. Kind of looked like the moon… with water.
Botanical Beach, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
As we wandered along the trail of Juan de Fuca we eventually made it to the Botanical Beach. This place was amazing. There were huge pools sunken in the rock. Some several feet deep and loads of wild life living in these pools. Pretty spectacular and like nothing I’d ever seen.
At Botany Bay, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
A large part of our day was spent hiking the Juan de Fuca Trail and enjoying places like Botany Bay along the trail. This was a splendid spot. Great opportunity for taking photos.
French Beach, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Sunday late afternoon and early evening we took a drive to the western side of Vancouver Island, not too far out of Victoria, to check out a beach. We landed at French Beach. This was Martin, enjoying the quiet and taking in the scene.
Siwash Rock, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
After we got down to beach level and walked briefly on the beach we then ventured around on the path around the edge of the water. This is a photo of Siwash Rock, a famous rock outcropping along the way.
Looking Out to Sea, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We walked down to the beach from Prospect Point. This was taken as we walked along the path.
Sand and Sea, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We had such a good time over at the coast this weekend. Walking on the beach, watching loads of movies (five actually… they were: The Savages, The Guardian, Juno, We Own The Night, and one of my all time favorites, Peter’s Friends), eating good take out Chinese food for dinner and then lunch the next day, chai teas, and walking on the beach… again, and again. It was a very relaxing weekend. Just what we needed.
Weston loved his time away. He’s a happy little camper when he can have both of us with him all the time. He slept, played, ran in the sand, dug in the sand, chased his ball on the sand, and looked out the window of the hotel room at all the birds sailing by.
Finally… we each called our mom’s to wish them happy mother’s day, but I’ll say again here… happy mother’s day mom’s!
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