Our first stop is Cape Foul Weather. It would have been much more appropriate to visit here yesterday, fortunately the views from this point today are glorious.
Next we head to Devils punch bowl. The guide book tells us that this unusual rock formation is located just a few yards from the small commercial district of Otter Rock. It turns out that the small commercial district is one tiny shop, so we nearly miss this viewpoint.
At Yaquina head lighthouse we see lots of bird life and also find that there are tide pools full of marine life which a couple of school parties are exploring. We wish we had more time to spend here.
This is one of the many lovely bridges that we see on our route, designed by McCullough, this one is at Newport, where we head to the Historic bay front for a look around.
As soon as we get out the car we hear an incredible racket, which has to be investigated. We track the noise down to these culprits.
A sign we read tells us that these male seals are resident in Newport from August to June, and it is only in the summer months that they disappear to California to meet up with the female seals. I'm very glad that I don't have an office that overlooks grumpy impatient seals for 10 months of the year.
We are following a guide called the Mile by Mile guide to the Oregon coastline. However the best stoping point of the day is when we pull over the car at a lovely viewpoint and then notice a tiny well hidden path. We follow the path and it takes us down to a wonderful beach which is completely isolated and has no other tourists. A lovely moment of tranquility in a busy day!
Next stop according to the Mile by Mile guide is Heceta light house. A very photogenic spot.
Our guide also tells us that Elk viewing is possible near Florence where we have based ourselves for the night. We throw our supplies in the car (my iPad in case we have to sit and wait for a long time and walking boots in case we have to delve into the forest) and head to the Elk viewing area.
As we approach the area we see big Elk viewing signs that direct us to a specially built road, lined with viewpoints, seating areas and lots of Elk in the vicinity. Turns out that Elk viewing is not too difficult in this area.
Finally, we head to Mo's chowder house by the river, for more planning. Although we had an outline route planned we feel we need to make some revisions as our progress has been quite slow so far. (Delightful, but slow). We also can't decide whether it's Monday or Tuesday and have to check my phone to be sure (it's Monday). We have a flight booked on Saturday, I think I better set an alarm as a reminder!
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