Wednesday dawned with a heavy overcast – not promising. Optimistically we embarked on a day trip south to Yachats, an arty and touristy town about 90 minutes south. As we passed Newport and crossed the Yaquina Bay Bridge, it magically cleared. We had sun all the rest of the way until we again passed through Newport on the way back. You could always see the weather lurking just off the coast though.
We stopped at Seal Rock, the Alsea Bridge at Waldport, Devil’s Churn, Cape Perpetua, and Neptune Beach before stopping for lunch at the Drift Inn Cafe at Yachats. Then it was back to Depoe Bay as the clouds rolled in again.
Instead of 75 degree sunshine for cocktails, we sat bundled up in polar fleece and blankets for the whale show with wine and gimlets. Dinner was leftover chicken cacciatore.
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Great scenery pics. Devil’s Churn is gorgeous. Why is it dangerous stepping into the ghost shrimp?
Keep on, keepin’ on.
Quicksand like conditions.
Yikes!
Every ocean picture makes me miss it just a little bit more. Always enjoy your shadow pictures. Safe travels you two, love Cindy
I loved the Neptune state picture the best of all posted yesterday! Loving your fabulous weather!! Hoping the Minneapolis storms of today and tomorrow clear out for our trip on Saturday. Go pack go! 🏈🏈🏈🏈