The Oregon Coast is varied and rugged and windswept. The locals quickly remind us that the "outsiders" who think it would be wonderful and relaxing to live on the coast have only visited in the summer months. The winters are long and rainy and stormy and WINDY! Looking at the miles of coastline and seeing the weather worn houses convinced me that they are telling the truth. Speeding along at our lightening quick 10-15 mph gave us lots of time to savor the magnificence of this area. Note: If you want to see a picture full screen, just double click the picture.
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| Look at those wonderful north winds blowing! |
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Cannon Beach is quite the tourist area, but that water is COLD!
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Haystack Rock
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After an uphill climb, we are rewarded with this nice view.
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| Another of the many beautiful sea stacks |
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| Pelican Bay - we didn't climb the sand dune, but many others did. |
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Devil's Punchbowl which is certainly more exciting at high tide.
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We are now approaching the lovely town of Newport, not even half way down the Oregon Coast. The tour will continue another day. Hope you are enjoying it.
