We Made It

Although we haven't officially ended our trip yet, we did however, reach the pacific ocean. It was a glorious time on the beach with raging 60 mph gusts and being sand blasted in the face. Besides that it was cool to see the ocean for the first time. We all drank a bottle of champagne behind a wind barrier made of driftwood to celebrate. We then decided to head back to Florence and get a motel room for showers. Every orifice of mine was sand-locked. The trip up the coastal highway 101 has proven to be quite an ordeal. The wind is coming directly south and the traffic and roads leave much to be desired. We have been able to visit some really great breweries in the mix to take some of the pressure off. Rogue, Pelican, among many as well as a really enjoyable visit to a winery right on the beach in Yachats. So Rob and I are here in Tillamook about to visit the cheese factory and then head for a campsite for the night. I'll keep trying to post some pictures.