After three days of driving, we took it easy. We drove into Newport for lunch at Local Oceans. Did a bit more grocery shopping at Fred Meyer. At Local Oceans we shared the Grilled Calamari Salad (Roasted fennel, poblano pepper, mushroom, orange, onion, Niçoise olives, queso fresco, fresh herbs, white balsamic vinaigrette). Then we both had the Rockfish BLTA Sandwich (Grilled rockfish, smoked bacon, smashed avocado, Mama Lil’s peppers, tartar sauce, toasted hoagie bun, fries). Elaine sipped IPA. I sipped Amber Ale. I LOVE this restaurant.
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After lunch we hit Fred Meter (groceries and flowers) and then it was home again for a restful day. There are lots of whales about. (No pictures of whales because all you see is a spout of water, a glimpse of their backs, and maybe a bit of tail as they dive. Almost impossible to catch on camera.) These are local resident grey whales, btw. We were on the balcony from mid-afternoon until after sunset. No dinner! Too full from lunch. Cocktails were had, of course. A panorama and some pictures:
We watched a couple of episodes of Waken the Dead on Britbox, and then it was off to bed. We’re on season nine of Waken the Dead – the last year.
Welcome back to you too Cindy and the other blog readers. Summer was beautiful and is still hanging on here in NH. We, too, are looking forward to fall. So beautiful.
Joe and Elaine: the food, as always, looks fabulous. The flowers on the table are stunning. And the views, of course, are beautiful. Our nephew Jake and his wife were just here for a visit and mentioned all the grey whales they were seeing. They live and work in Portland, but spend all the time they can along the coast, especially the Cannon Beach area.
Still haven’t seen Waken the Dead!
Sounds like 2 fabulous meals, could have handled one for lunch maybe, then most of the other one for supper! They both sounded and looked delish, and Local Ocean is definitely on my list should I ever get out there! You both look terrific!
Maryvd
Lovely pictures, I feel the cool.
It’s official, you are getting settled. Once the flowers are on the table, all is good. Keep that hat on Elaine!