The Oregon Coast

We finally made it to the beautiful Oregon Coast and will be here for 4 nights, 5 days, staying at Cape Lookout Campground.  The “cape” is a huge lava flow, about 2 miles long that extends out into the Pacific Ocean near here – a hiking trail, the Cape Trail, takes you to the end.  We hope to do it, but maybe without Lucy, as it could be a bit much for the old girl.  

We did go on another coast hike today – maybe 4 miles out and back – a trail that took us from the campground to the intersection with the Cape Trail.  Lucy did well, but now, she is passed out in the trailer.  It’s raining now, so we are holed up with a cup of tea and our “devices”.  Thank goodness we have a full hookup so we can keep them charged….. but, alas, no wifi.

Last evening was lovely here.  After we arrived and set up camp, we sat on the beach with our camp chairs and a bottle of wine.  Think I can see why so many rave about the Oregon Coast.  Quite a place. 

The next day was rainy, so we took a drive down the coast to Newport, stopping at Depoe Bay on the way back and at Pacific

Newport:  "What the?"

Depoe Bay

City both directions.  On the way down, there was a wonderful farmers market where we got loaded down with fruit veggies and other goodies.  On the way back, we stopped at Barnacle Bill’s for their home-grown smoked salmon and marinated herring.

Depoe Bay was cool, because it boasted the smallest harbor in the world, I think.  The Coast Guard has a station there and the opening to their marina is tiny.

We did do the Cape Trail hike, with Lucy – at 13 ¾, she was awesome – probably 4 miles of up and down trail, and a smile on her face the whole way.