Sea Lion Caves

Stopped in Florence, Oregon and toured a sea lion cave. We entered the cave by elevator, going down 200 ft. Today there were only 5 sea lions in the cave but sometimes there are 100's. About like the ELK we are told to watch for!! just not this time.??!!? Had lunch at another Mo's. The last one in Oregon going our way. ): Good food.!!

Oregon Coast

Traveled down the Oregon coast today. Forest land on one side of the road and beach on the other. Very rocky but the beach is flat and wide in places. Sunny with temps in the 60's and very windy. Drove about 300 miles today, total trip 5,134 miles so far. California here we come!!!!

The Pacific!!!!

Mt. St. Helens, Washington

Drove today to Mt. St. Helens. The pictures show a before shot ( thanks to the picture in the visitors center ) and the others show views of the devastation left by the eruption in 1980. The owner of the motel we stayed at last night lived there at the time and had stories to tell first hand. The magnitude of the episode is amazing and to see how it changed the land is something you have to see to grasp. From here we entered Oregon. Finally made it to the Pacific Ocean!!!!! Had to put our feet in even though the water temp was about 54 according to a surfer and the weather was very overcast and cool. Ate at" Mo's". Good food and great prices.! Staying in Cannon Beach, Oregon which was named for a cannon that was found floating in the water in 1846. We are taking Rt. 101 down the coast.

more falls

Mt. Rainier

We were able to see Mt. Rainier from the Space Needle while eating dinner last night. Just at sunset it looked like it was lit up!! Seeing it today was quite a sight as well as seeing the stellar jay, the flowers, and the many water falls on our way to the top. The day was crystal clear and the sky a beautiful blue. Another really good day!!!

Seattle Day 2

Today we returned to Pike's Market for breakfast. Then we went to the aquarium. From there we took a cruise tour. Saw the sea-lion sunning himself. While the"Brothers" (everyone asks if they are) took a siesta we got pedicures and manicures. Finally we had reservations at 7:30 to eat in the Space Needle. Had day-light view (could see Mt. Rainier in the distance) when we got there and night-time view (beautiful city lit up) by the time we left. Good food as well!!! Tomorrow we will head for Mt.Rainier , Mt. St. Helens and hopefully enter Oregon.