Sea lions living it up in Newport, Wa.

Oregon Aquarium in Newport

Since the fog was not going away, we decided to drive to the aquarium.
It is not fantastic as we were told by Chamber of Commerce but it was fun.

 

Maybe next time!

While sitting at the campsite at the end of a foggy day, I glanced back and saw a pink sky.
I urged Joe to drive with me up to the  lookout as I was sure there was going to be an awesome sunset.
We drove up the winding road for what seemed to be forever, arrived at top. I began to hurry along the trail to the sunset. Through the trees I saw a bright sun getting ready to set. 

By the time I reached the point where one would be able to see the sun setting, a man, very excited, said, " You missed the greatest sunset by two minutes."

Change of scenery

Joe spotted this bird in a tree near the Lighthouse. We saw many on the rocks but have never seen one in a tree. I think it is a cormorant.

Best in show

Whenever I have a chance I take a photo of a dog.  Here are a few of my favorites.

                                 Too bad this one was in a car. My refection spoils the shot!

 

 

 

 

Most Inspirational

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                                     I was so impressed by this young woman!
                                  This was in Florence, Oregon

Tea room in Florence

Loved this place.

                                        

The tables were rather close so we had a conversation with a couple sitting near us.

They were also celebrating 60th. anniversary this year.

 

The tearoom may have served vegetarian. I know they had Blueberry Trifle made with tofu. It looked delicious. I was too full to try it.

 

 

More photos

                                              Clear enough to see in person.

                                  Foggy is as foggy does!

I was getting tired of the fog so I took a photo of a photo posted on the trail!

Yaquina Head Lighthouse Ranger Boy

Joe set up his scope near the rocks that are home to many nesting cormorants. We spotted one feeding three rather big babies.

The young volunteer  identified a vessel as a submarine.
Joe checked it out. It was a tug boat towing a barge!  Joe didn't correct him. We later had a good laugh over his expertise.

Cape Perpetua etc.

Although my entire being is not as yet present I will attempt to write a few highlights and perhaps lowlights of our trip.  Is lowlights actually a word?

The road is long with many a winding turn ( recognize the lyrics).  Motorhome towing a car  from Renton to Cape Perpetua is at least a 9 hour drive. Since I am incapable of driving  this combination,
 all the driving is done by Joe. By the end of our trip he was ready to turn me in for a newer, younger, more daring partner. We also had problems with the carburetor. Every time we drove up a hill it would sound like a battlefield of shots.

Now for some highlights.

A short drive up the hill from our campsite is the lookout built during the second world war. This is the view of the Oregon coast when the sky is clear.

 

                                    This is the view in back of our site. Love the  sound of the creek at night.

This is view of the woods in back of site.

 

And site was level!  A rate occurrence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ripening

              I love fresh figs. Decided to take a few photos before I enjoy their goodness. Yum!    

What constitutes a successful marriage?

Since Joe and I will be married 60 years on Nov. 25, we are suddenly considered experts on the subject of marriage and how to make it work. This leads people to ask for advice.

First of all, I have no idea.

But I could venture a guess or two.

1.  There is a lot of luck involved. I remember praying  that I would choose the right man.
     I'm sure many people prayed and ended up with a mismatch. So I still think luck plays a part.

2.  Similar values and goals. 

3. You like each other...enjoy each others company.

4. Kindness, understanding,  patience and forgiveness.

5. Don't force a conversation when one is upset. wait until things settle down.

6. Of course love. but you can love someone and still not be happy married to him or her.

7. Never go to bed angry.

8.  I  think the  best advice would be, " Don't expect perfection. It is not going to happen".