The plan for Sunday was a drive to Tillamook (about 90 minutes up the coast) for cheese buying and a Tillamook Dairies Ice Cream. We headed out about 9:15. Great views at a couple of spots (click on pictures to enlarge):
Winema Overlook
Nestucca Bay Wildlife Preserve
We got to Tillamook and first stop was at the Blue Heron French Cheese Company. They make four kinds of delicious Brie here and we bought a small round of Pepper Brie and another of Herb Brie. We also bought two small jars of preserves – one marionberry, one huckleberry. Then it was off to the Cape Meares Lighthouse to enjoy our picnic sandwiches that Elaine made in the morning:
Cape Meares and it’s Lighthouse
Then we drove back to visit the Tillamook Diary Factory. Well! The joint was packed! The huge parking lots were almost full, but we found a good space. In we went. To buy cheese the checkout lines were 50-60 people long. To get an ice cream the lines were over 100 people long. Not for me! No ice cream is worth a 30 miunute wait in line. So off we went heading back to Depoe Bay. It was a great ride in beautiful weather. We made a brief stop on the way home at the nearby Quick Mart where we bought a half gallon of Tillamook marionberry cheesecake ice cream — no lines.
After cocktails with crackers and brie on the balcony and watching the Patriot’s game, Elaine cooked dinner: scrumptious chicken cacciatore, salad, and delicious ice cream. There was one happy football fan (me) and one sad one (Elaine).
Tomorrow: the story of the chair and other exciting adventures. Come back!
The pictures were terrific and cannot believe 100 waiting for ice cream! Makes my mouth water!!!
May have to go with you guys next time but meanwhile I need Elaine’s Chicken Catchiatori recipe!!
Love Ann
That early morning picture from your deck is priceless! I love it.
Yes, when we left you guys, 2 or 3 years ago and went north to Cannon Beach, we stopped at Blue Heron and loved it. STopped at Tillamook and had that same issue with parking and a jammed gift shop, just not worth it! Maybe on a weekday it’s less crowded.
Beautiful scenery! I love the ocean and you are certainly in an amazing spot. Jealous about your cheese finds, did not know they made it in flavors. Will have to look for it here. Your decision to go to the store, much better as it was more time on the balcony with wine and cheese! Take care, Cindy