Oregon Coast

Exploring the oceanfront of Cape Meares

Charles shows off his new front lawn.

Pretty nice!

... and no need for a lawn mower either!

We explored the tide pools at low tide

We found several starfish!

The tide left plenty of snacks for seagulls to pick at.

The alligator of Cape Meares.

Gretchen and Kate dare to taunt the alligator.

Plank!

Double plank all the way!!

With those red boots, who wouldn't love a good puddle?

Compared to the ocean's constant waves, the neighboring lake was peacefully still.

Some days were not as nice as others.

The tide is in.

Looking out over the spot where we explored the tide pools.

We think we spot an eagle perched in a tree.

Perched on a piece of driftwood, I snap some shots of the waves.

One wave took me by surprise!

There are plenty of trails in those woods.

Gretchen found a swing along the way.

There was a fungus among us.

A view down at Cape Meares, a population of 67 people with 107 total houses according to the 2011 US Census.

A peaceful palce to be.

An eclectic assortment of homes.

We head into town for lunch at Pacific Oyster.

Fish n' Chips!

Gretchen's shrimp po' boy was bursting with little shrimps!

Charles was feeling adventurous and gobbled down a Cioppino seafood stew.

So a pig, a yak and a sheep walk into a bar...

Kate plays the part of Santa and hands out some gifts.

Is it a banjo?

Fond memories from Bike the Drive in Chicago.

Can you guess what this is?

Answer: Clam gun!

Gretchen tries out some octopus fingers.

Kate gets a peculiar frog mask.

We all try it on.

The cloud-scattered sky was brilliant!