Rochelle Claire dog and I, June 2014 at Florence, OR. Rochelle & I have been exploring the coast. I have had a great ache to see the Pacific since I started life as an RVer. Finally, we've arrived at the coast! We're sticking to the Oregon coast for now to enjoy the lower than California gas prices, plus, I want to meet up with friends in Portland, OR. I'm in love with the coast and the PERFECT 70 degree temperatures. I don't want to go inland for very long. The key time to do the coast appears to be June, July and August, the hottest days of the year. Either that or the mountains. We'll I've been in the mountains since March, so, it's been time for a change! Enjoy my photo journey below. A very, very, happy, frolicsome dog, indeed! When I mention the word "beach" now, I see two velvety grey ears jump up in excitement. This is Rochelle & I's first day meeting the Pacific. A selfie with the Florence, OR jetty dunes. Some beautiful "drizzled sand" beach art. Made by hands or the waves? Some lovely Foxgloves we found in Florence, OR, near the river. These lovely flower bunches were found all around the river and swampy areas. I've never seen them in the wild like this before. View from Sea Lion Caves 8 miles or so north of Florence, OR. Same view but a different angle and without the trees. Gorgeous view from Sea Lion Caves. This is the path down to the caves, which I opted out of visiting since it wasn't free. He he. It's all about free and cheap, but mostly free these days for me. But, what a million dollar view! Another awesome view from Sea Lion Caves of Big Blue! On our way up the coast, we also found some very lush rainforest-like forests! Yachats, OR Yachats, OR rocky shore with part of this small beach town in the background. A very charming place! Yachats, OR beach at low tide. Yachats, OR storefronts. Charming, indeed! And just when I thought I couldn't be charmed anymore! Charmed, indeed!
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6/20/2014 07:51:53 am
Beautiful coastline is it not? I am glad you finally got to see the amazing Pacific Ocean! And up there in Oregon and further North it gets more rugged and picturesque. It is really good for the heart, mind and body up there. Cheers!
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Gloria Brooks
6/20/2014 01:22:53 pm
Thank you, Nikki! Yes, it sure has been great to meet the Pacific! The dog and I are loving it here and are trying to still figure out how to stretch our stay along the coastline. I'm quickly learning the free RV camping options.
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Anne Lytle
6/20/2014 12:11:23 pm
Stunning photographs! So glad that you and Rochelle are on this journey. She looks so joyous! Thinking of you and wishing you love and happiness. ~anne
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Gloria Brooks
6/20/2014 01:23:56 pm
Thank you, Anne! It's been an awesome journey! It's so wonderful to hear from you! I wish you well and the very best and happiest journey too!
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6/22/2014 01:44:52 am
Great post! Lovely photos!
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Gloria
6/22/2014 10:26:21 am
Kiril,
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6/22/2014 05:41:09 am
I'm sitting in Boise as I type this, at a friend's house, trying to decide where to go next (as in tomorrow). The coast is an option, but the difficulty of finding suitable boondocking spots has had me uneasy about the choice. You'll need to keep us informed.
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Gloria Brooks
6/22/2014 06:33:19 am
Al,
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6/22/2014 07:11:34 am
I've been going through my atlases, boondocking sites, BLM and NFS sites... I might do a combination of free and pay locations, Making the coast sort of a splurge. That's what I did in So Cal last autumn. 6/25/2014 02:46:37 am
I decided on Oregon. Whee! I'm boondocking by Mt. Hood. I'll be here a few days then head for the coast.
Gloria Brooks
6/25/2014 04:44:18 am
Awesome, choice, Al! I've been thinking about Mt. Hood myself, but, not sure I could find the 4G I need. I don't really discuss my exact locations on here, as you probably notice, for privacy reasons. I'm yet undecided what my next move will be. All the best on your Mt. Hood experience!
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Al Christensen
6/25/2014 05:36:55 am
As I write this I'm on a ridge top, in a clearing that allows plenty of solar exposure (if only there were fewer clouds and more sun) and three bars of 4G wireless. Off to the north is a view of the Columbia Gorge and Mt. Adams over in Washington. It's private because of it's remoteness, but it's a paved road all the way up until the turnoff, then it's like 20 yards to the clearing. I really like it here.
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Gloria
6/25/2014 05:53:07 am
Sounds lovely, indeed! And lucky you for finding 4G in such remoteness. I typically luck out with finding it, so, I don't know why I even bother worrying. Just launch off, and my instincts will guide the way! Leave a Reply. |
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