Howdee all,
A few days ago we took a very nice day drive with friends along the Coast. We started in Florence and drove just south of Yachats to begin our driving tour.
The town you see is Yachats…home of the Yachats mushroom festival which Jeff and I always attend when visiting the area.
We then drove to a scenic overlook…
For awesome views of the coast and the road we just traveled. The view below is of Yachats… It was a very chilly, windy day…overcast most of the day
Occasionally the sun would show.
We stopped at this scenic area on the way to Heceta head lighthouse.We found out they were filming a childrens Wildlife series..here…
There is a bed below in the middle of everyone..the headboard has shells and fishing nets attached to it.. We walk up to the lighthouse And were lucky to be just in time for a tour The most distant building with red roof below was one of the lightkeepers homes. There were several lightkeepers many years ago.
You can read about the lighthouse here..
They just received a grant to restore some of the old features back to the lighthouse.. The staircase is free standing… Another view of the light keepers home..now a bed and breakfast. We continue our road trip…see the light house in the distance? Below us….hundreds of sea lions And more views..Of the very scenic coastline And lighthouse..
My new computer seems to be running fine..
A slow process adding software, changing settings, importing data..
But so far I am really liking windows 7.
Hope to be Tweeting, facebooking and visiting blogs soon.
What a magical place Dawn! Thanks for taking us along with you. :c)
ReplyDelete...if I want to be wowed, all I have to do is drop by your site. You do know the places to go. You need to write a travel guide!! Beautiful.........love that lighthouse and seeing all the sea lions, fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow, now that's a beautiolicious coast!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are gorgeous. The coastline in the Pacific Northwest is so dramatic! I visited a small coastal town in Washington many years ago, but I would love to check out the Oregon coastline. I looked up Yachats on a map....I had never heard of it. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteSo, so beautiful! as is the entire west coast. The lighthouse and the views from it are marvelous!
ReplyDeleteI love the Oregon coast. I just got a new laptop with Win7. I'm not so much of a fan. I try to switch tabs in my Google browser and the stupid top navigation buttons keep appearing! Also, I hate the new task bar down at the bottom. I never know what I have open.
ReplyDeleteOh, you are in one of my favorite areas... and visiting one of my favorite lighthouses too! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat set.
ReplyDeletePretty! Now how do you pronouce that?
ReplyDeleteDarlene Hayden What absolutely beautiful photos. One place in the U.S. that I haven't been too, but long to see.. Great Job.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are almost mythical. What an incredible place to visit! To bad it was cold, but you sure wouldn't know it by looking at the pictures.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Dawn.
great views from both inside and outside the lighthouses.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the views of the west coast & glad to hear the new PC is behaving itself. Have fun. FAB.
ReplyDeleteLovely ocean photographs.
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ReplyDeleteI love the way you sequenced the photos I felt like I was along with you on your wonderful trip. Great photos and am glad the computer is working out fine.
ReplyDeleteThe lighthouse looks like a scene from Claire Cook's new book, The Wildflower Walking Club.
ReplyDeleteThe sea lions. . .WOW!
Dawn,
ReplyDeleteNever a dull moment on your blog, girl...the places you don't go to and visit..wonderful shots and just gorgeous vistas. I'm glad you had clear weather..and got such great photos!
also glad to hear you like your new pc...half the battle..now the software!!
Howdee Frienda and family...Sorry I havent been around to visit blogs, facebook, twitter etc..
ReplyDeleteBetween computer issues, visiting friends and stocking up on mushrooms i have been busy...
I feel like i have been saying that allot lately..
dont know when or if i will ever catch up..but hope to visit u all soon.
Jayne
Hi Jayne..thanks for coming along!
Kelly
Thanks Kelly..the wow gal herself..I havent been to your blog in a while..sorry..i have been so overwhelmed..hope to get there soon..
beachgrl
Its gorgeous here sicksta..you would love love it.
Erica Houskeeper
Thanks for visiting..it really is a beautiful coast. I do have to say that you are live in one of my favorite states...
bobbie
Thanks for stopping by bobbie..hope to check out your shadow shots soon..
Patrick Belardo
humm..i dont know what u mean about the google browser..I use firefox and the tabs work well.
As far as the taskbar at the bottom..if something is open it has a greyed square around it..at least on my computer..
hope u get used to windows 7..
Eve
yes ..one of my favorite areas too..especially this time of year with all the mushrooms popping up.
JPT
Thanks..and thanks for visiting.
Warren and Lisa Strobel
it is pronounced Ya Hots
DHAY
Thanks so much for your kind commnet and thanks for stopping by.
A New England Life
Thanks Sharon..hope to visit you very soon...
Debbie Miller
Thanks so much Debbie..
Adele
Thanks sicksta!!!
The Early Birder
yeah..thanks ..so far the new computer is working well..I always wonder each time I add a new program.
Leedra
Thanks!!!
Appalachian Lady
Thanks so much..glad you enjoyed the visit..and so far so good with my new computer..
merrilymarylee
oh cool..might have to get the book..and of course come visit you..miss your humor..
Tina
Thanks so much..I always enjoy your blog as well...hope to visit you very soon...
Thanks again everyone for you kind comments...hope to visit you all very soon.
I really think this Oregon coast has got to be one of the most spectacular in the WORLD! Thanks for bring us along.
ReplyDeleteI really think this Oregon coast has got to be one of the most spectacular in the WORLD! Thanks for bring us along.
ReplyDeleteGosh Dawn, it's all so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDidja see any good birds too?
Wonderful photos of the Oregon coastline. I love the lighthouse and the beautiful views.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for coming along..yes,,I agree.. the Oregon coast is spectacular..
RuthieJ
yes saw some good birds and a lifer ..the red throated phalerope
eileeninmd
Thanks so much..glad you enjoyed.
This photo with the lighthouse in the distance is just great!
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