11 Aug Return from Oregon/California Coastal Adventure
How do I take 2,201 of my favorite photographs from an epic, twelve day Oregon/California coastal adventure and narrow it down to my top ten? Impossible…
Instead, I opted for 20 part quirky, part artistic pics that spoke to me as I sifted back and forth between my favorites.
It was yet another trip of extremes. From the Peruvian food at Portland’s Andina, to Chinese food in San Francisco’s Mission District that was so hot it makes you cry, to cheese sandwiches while driving the coast.
From staying with Rayray and Violet, the Nigerian Dwarf goats at “Goatlandia” in Portland, to a tent hastily tossed in the redwoods in the middle of the night, to a Yurt in the forest just outside Mendocino CA, our trip was a non stop adventure.
In addition to hiking and biking, we boated on The Big River in northern California and explored its estuary on a solar and wind powered outrigger it was amazing.
People make up a big part of the story: from the lovely family from Frankfurt, Germany who shared their firewood while camping together on the beach, to Bijan and his dog Sushi at Dynamo Donuts in The Mission, we made many new friends. Oh, and I can’t leave out my morning coffee feline friend in Portland, who was the best listener ever.
The lighthouses were amazing; we toured and photographed several. Most memorable was Cabrillo Point that I photographed alongside a very patient Carissa from 12:30 to 1:30 am. But I finally I captured the wonderful photograph below with streams of light visible in front of a backdrop of stars.
Having just returned, I did not want to wait until I had all our stories and research together to blog my latest trip. With so many photographs left out, consider this the “introduction” of the book with many chapters to follow.
Following the “Lost Coast” … Honeydew, CA
Good listener… “Goatlandia”, Portland OR
Rayray and Violet climb on Carissa, Alberta area of Portland OR
World famous Peruvian cuisine at Andina, Portland OR
Having fun along the “Lost Coast” in California
Cheese sandwiches, cherries and apple cider… 🙂
Camping on the beach at Gold Bluffs Beach in Northern California
Familiar sight while camping…
One of hundreds of Instagrams..
Cape Blanco Lighthouse, amazing place. Western most point on the Oregon coast.
Tour guide at Yaquina Head lighthouse.. great stories.
Pelicans at Gold Bluffs Beach state park
Collecting driftwood at Gold Bluffs Beach State park
Gorgeous views at Gold Bluffs Beach State park
Fellow campers at Gold Beach State park, from Frankfurt Germany
Our campsite at Gold Bluffs Beach State park
Amazing Yurt in the woods, just outside Mendocino CA
Amazing Yurt in the woods, just outside Mendocino CA
Cabrillo Point Lighthouse
Solar Eco Tour on “The Big River” estuary at Mendocino CA
Solar Eco Tour on “The Big River” estuary at Mendocino CA
Preparing for a picnic on the beach at Cape Blanco
More moonlight than sun, Beachside State park in Oregon, just north of Yachats and south of Waldport
okay… it was 24 pictures, but who’s counting.  🙂
Billy Caldwell
Posted at 17:39h, 11 AugustGreat…you are a world traveler..You do stay at home some don’t you? Billy
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 18:16h, 11 AugustThanks!
Not if I can help it! 🙂
cathynd95
Posted at 20:16h, 11 AugustLove reading about your tripartite and seeing the pictures. Living vicariously through your adventures. Thanks for sharing.
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 06:08h, 12 AugustYour welcome and thanks for your comments.
Cynthia Ware
Posted at 21:29h, 11 AugustWow! what an introduction to your coastal trip! The photo of you and Carissa at the end is fabulous!
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 06:08h, 12 AugustThanks!
cravesadventure
Posted at 10:20h, 12 AugustGreat Post – loving your photos:) Beautiful Part of the U.S.A. to Explore and Adventure!
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 11:03h, 12 AugustThanks! And yes, I agree.
Allen Capoferri
Posted at 13:00h, 12 AugustNice photos.
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 13:36h, 12 AugustThank you!
rommel
Posted at 20:51h, 12 AugustThat’s aaaaaah lot of traveling… How I wish I have the time in the world like you seem to have. The images are whoa crispy clear! Uncanny!
David Hain
Posted at 20:02h, 14 AugustWOW, some of your best photography!
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 20:17h, 14 AugustI was working with some very inspiring scenery, thanks!
Grady White
Posted at 10:16h, 17 AugustGreat photos. What an amazing trip and experience for you and Carissa.
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 10:36h, 17 AugustThanks! It was a great experience.
Travel Spirit
Posted at 18:51h, 19 AugustBeautiful photos! I like the quirkiness and your daughter is lovely!
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 19:03h, 19 AugustThanks very much, thanks for taking the time to share in our trip and for your comments.