We are going to explore around here for the day and just do our thing. There is a lighthouse just down the road in a Federal Park so we headed over there. The Yanquina Head Lighthouse is 150 years old and has been a major lighthouse along the coast of Oregon. They did have tours but it was a 45 minute wait in line so we passed. The tour did not include going upstairs anyway.
On the way out of the park we saw one lonely seal swimming in the bay below us. Can you see him?
There were lots of ships at the docks I guess because it is Saturday and also they are just between fishing seasons.
As we walked out on the dock there was lots of grunting going on further down the dock. We looked around the corner of one boat and there were a bunch of sea lions hanging around waiting for a feed of fish. Everyone said they can be aggressive, so we stayed back from them but they were not the least bit interested in us.
After some time on the docks and checking the shops we headed back over the way to check on another little lighthouse. One the way we passed by this silly looking phone booth? I have no idea what it was all about!!
Then we headed back north for a few miles to check out a place called the Devils Punchbowl. It is a neat hole in the rocks where the tide comes in and out. Apparently when the tide levels are high, it is quite spectacular as the pressure of the waves fills the hole and shoots up the wall. Right now the tide levels are low and although it was high tide, the water didn't come close to filling the hole. For perspective we are looking down at least 100 feet on the bowl which is probably 200 feet across. It is not small like the picture portrays. And the waves were sending up great plumes of water when they hit the rocks below.
The food was good but not over the top. It was a cool day by now so I had a hot chocolate and it was delicious. I had fish and chips and Sue had coconut shrimp. She said they were not even close to Sergio's in La Penita!!!!
We made it back to our parking spot before sunset. We took Archie for a little walk on the beach again and took another picture of us up there on the cliff!!
We didn't actually see it set because of the clouds, but it did come out for a minute before hiding back in behind them again. Good Nite!
You don't recognize the Tardis?!? Your trip has looked like a lot of fun so far.
ReplyDeleteI have been reading and it sounds like you three are truly enjoying the Journey! Continued Safe Travels.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the police box was for rabble rousers that get out of hand! Bail would be required. Lol. I’m enjoying the journey with you. Stay safe.
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Dr Who must have dropped in for a visit. Time And Relative Dimension In Space. TARDIS.
ReplyDeleteI own a TARDIS candy box that makes the time shift noise. My husband also built a replica. Thanks for the photo and memories. Have a good journey - sure could get there in an instant in the TARDIS. Well the MH wouldn't fit in the door, but plenty of space inside for it. :o)
You are giving me wonderful memories of my childhood..I grew up about an hour from there in a small town called Dallas, by Salem. I spent many summer days exactly where you are now...Marine Science Center in Newport, whale watching and watching taffy being pulled on Main drag thro Depot Bay, flying kits on the beach..our hair smelling of clean air and salt from being wind blown. Fish and Chips or seafood chowder at Mo's (a local intitution at various locations along the coast) is a must! And do me a favor before you leave the area. Go to some outcropping of rocks by the water, find a tide pool, and stick your finger in the middle of a sea anenomy. Thrills of children growing up at the beach. And look for sand dollars!
ReplyDeleteI like the picture of you two at the lighthouse. I think Deb has hit the nail on the head. Glad you got out safely, you Rabble Rouser you!
ReplyDeleteInteresting, that devils punch bowl.
Thanks everyone for the comments. They are appreciated. We are having fun and will keep on having fun.
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