I said probably no post, but here we are. Sunday morning was cloudy and foggy (as predicted). By the time we had loaded up the car, it was raining. So we expected a long, wet ride to Trinidad. But it wasn’t. Thirty minutes south of Newport we had outrun the rain and it was mostly hazy and/or sunny the rest of the way. But the weather is following us, so the rain will reach Trinidad eventually.
The ride was uneventful and quite beautiful along the coast, through the mountains, and through the Redwoods. We could have stopped for lots of pictures, but we mostly trucked on. We stopped twice (plus once for lunch at McDonald’s). Here are some pictures. No picture of my Big Mac.
We arrived at Sea Cliff Cottage to beautiful sunshine and had cocktails outside. The forecast, however, is ominous. Rain starting early Monday morning through Wednesday evening. We will make the best of it. The first picture is the view from our deck high above the Pacific. All the pictures are from the deck, in fact.
You are resilient and well traveled so a little rain and cold can’t stop you two. I live following your trips through pictures and words!!
Really McDonald’s after all those incredible meals – must have been only place around!!
Love the coastal pictures!!
Nothing like a drive along the coast. Cool shot with the gold bear. I love the Trinidad cottage — nestled among the trees with great views. I haven’t had a Big Mac in a while but they’re pretty good in a pinch.
I hope the weather turns out better than predicted.
What a fabulous place, and that deck is unbelievable. Enjoy your time there!
Love your cottage, and new scenic venue! Is there lots to do and see in the area, like Depoe Bay? How long is your stay?
7 days. We’re near the Redwoods and beautiful beaches, but we tend to just chill out here.
Love the gold bear. Of course you had to stop and take a pic. Great place to rent. Looks like a serene place to chill.