Beaches and Bays

Driving north from our Beverly Beach abode (for at least a few days), we stopped first at the quaint town of Depoe Bay.  It is nestles up to the forested hills on the east, with the Pacific Ocean lapping at its feet.  It is beautiful during the summer months, but not very hospitable when the winter storms bring gale force winds accompanied by sheets of rain.

Today was the first day of fall and it seemed like Mother Nature turned off her sunshine and blue skies.  I know that fall is the rainy season here, but did she have to be so prompt?  Couldn’t she have procrastinated a few more days, or maybe even another week or so?

One of the cute restaurants in Depoe Bay is called the Sea Hag.  The old couple standing in front looks like they have been there for awhile. They are about as weathered as the Oregon coastline.  Will this be the way we look in another few years?  Good grief, I hope not!

Sandy knew there was a Mo’s restaurant at Otter Beach, famous for their seafood.  Back we went, with GPS in hand, so we could fill our stomachs with some more delicious clam chowder.  I think we have eaten seafood in one form or another for at least 3 days straight now!

 Sandy said she is becoming “fished out” (is there such a thing?).   I’m thinking I’ve had my fill of clam chowder for the week even though it has seemed to be just the thing to order while we are “coasting” along.  Bon Apetite!