A storm hit the coast last night, with 60+ MPH winds. After a delicious seafood dinner at a restaurant in the Nye Beach area of Newport, OR, we were happy to be snug in our ocean front hotel.
This morning we enjoyed breakfast in the hotel's view dining room before checking out. We drove south on Hwy 101 over the Yaquina Bay Bridge, headed for the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
It's a great place for kids to explore, with touchy-feely tanks that I enjoyed too.
Everybody loves the octopus.
From there we dodged squalls at the historic Bayside District.
And then the historic Nye Beach area, where we found a great little cafe for lunch.
Then it was time to leave the coast and head inland on Hwy 20, through the Coast Range, to the Willamette Valley. Again we drove through tunnels of moss and lichen draped trees.
The western Willamette Valley has become wine country. With a break in the rain, which, yes, came with us, we stopped at a winery to stretch our legs.
I think we'll have to enjoy a bit of the local product with our dinner tonight. Today we are marking our 41st wedding anniversary.
It's a great place for kids to explore, with touchy-feely tanks that I enjoyed too.
Everybody loves the octopus.
From there we dodged squalls at the historic Bayside District.
And then the historic Nye Beach area, where we found a great little cafe for lunch.
Then it was time to leave the coast and head inland on Hwy 20, through the Coast Range, to the Willamette Valley. Again we drove through tunnels of moss and lichen draped trees.
The western Willamette Valley has become wine country. With a break in the rain, which, yes, came with us, we stopped at a winery to stretch our legs.
I think we'll have to enjoy a bit of the local product with our dinner tonight. Today we are marking our 41st wedding anniversary.
WOW!! I am so impressed with your 41 years. Bless you both!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is a very long time to be married. Any chance you will celebrate with a glass of champagne? That's what I would do. LOL.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! 41 years and you obviously continue to enjoy each other's company. The best to both of you!!
ReplyDeleteA great way to celebrate. Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, too! I heard that there were places along the Oregon coast that got over 90mph winds, so you were safe with just a "little" wind!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations -- What a milestone and what a perfect place to celebrate it!
ReplyDeleteYour skies look a lot like our right now -- this is getting old. But they say that wonderful weather is coming our way during the rest of the week.
Wishing you a very Happy Anniversary! Sounds as if your trip is packed full of adventures! Love the header photo.
ReplyDeletesounds like a fun day even with the rain.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary and many many more to you and hubby....hugs...Michelle
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