(Items with an * will be reviewed at the end of the blog) Eight years ago, after I had gone through cancer treatment, 3 of my friends joined me in Oregon for an amazing trip to Zig Zag, Oregon up on Mount Hood. We rented an amazing house, visited all the sights, and began a […]
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Oregon Coast Trip July 23-30, 2022 Part 1 Read More »
Just before my cruise in April, I had the opportunity to spend the day in Long Beach, CA. And then in May I enjoyed a couple of days in Long Beach, WA. Two very different towns, but both were a lot of fun. I was alone in Long Beach CA for the day, waiting for
Long Beach California to Long Beach Washington: Spring 2022 Read More »
My first adventure to Rockaway Beach Oregon was in March of 2020, just before the shutdown hit hard. I went with my sister Sharon and two nieces, Chloe, and Sassy for 3 days. Later, in August, I spent 4 days there with my BFF Debbie who was visiting from California. She, of course, is used
Rockin it at Rockaway Beach Oregon Read More »
Twice, in 2020, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the magical California coastal city of Monterey Bay, located on the rugged central coast. The town is not only home to some breathtaking beaches but also a historic old fisherman’s wharf, unique shops, wonderful restaurants, and a world-famous aquarium. This one-time center of the sardine-packing
Magical Monterey Bay CA Read More »
I emphasize the word adventure because it became just that!! I have for awhile been wanting to visit The Whale Museum in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island WA. Friday Harbor is 6+ hour drive which includes a ferry ride. I did not plan well, and my plans did change throughout the trip. But I am
Happy Birthday ADVENTURE to San Juan Island WA FEB 2022 Read More »
January 1st, 2020, I drove to Crescent City to meet up with a friend from Monterey CA. Close to the halfway mark for each of us, only 26 miles south of Brookings, OR, the southern most city on the Oregon coast. Even though I did drive I=5 over the mountains to get there, I did
My love affair with the Oregon coast actually began in California Read More »