More from the South (Oregon) Coast

Same ocean, same trip as last week.... but we didn't spend quite all the weekend gazing at the beautiful Pacific.

 

 

 (A lot of it though -- and who could blame us?)

 

Shore Acres State Park is where I took most of the ocean view pictures last week (and the one above).  We also walked through the acres of gardens at this park.  We were kind of between seasons for flowers, but there were still a few perfect ones (either early Fall blooms or late summer ones still hanging on.) 

 

 

This is one of our favorite places to visit on the Coast and I've written about it before.  (You can Click right here for a link to a post I wrote a few years ago that gives more information on the history of this park.  

 

 

Just a couple more from the Gardens.  

 

 

And next for a complete change of pace, the more industrial side of Coos Bay, the seaside town where we stayed:  

 

 

 The ship is in port to load wood chips that will probably go to Japan.   Coos Bay used to be strictly a lumber and shipping town.  It still has those things,  but tourism is probably catching up as a major source of income for the area.   When we first moved to Oregon, there were really no places in the city to enjoy nature.  It was always interesting to see the action at a busy working port.   But since people go to the Coast to walk along the beach or gaze at the Ocean,  Coos Bay was just a drive-through place.  They've been working on it lately and there are many more places now to do the things most tourists want to do.

Everybody also wants to eat, drink and shop of course and the area has added  several of those places:

 

This is not the fancy birthday dinner.

 We had a lovely dinner in a  "fine restaurant" the first night -- the above pictures are not from that night. 

I don't usually take pictures of what we eat, but couldn't resist this interesting ambience.  And the food was delicious too.  The pictures are from Claussen's, a commercial  Oyster Farm.  It  has a small deli serving the crop they grow, plus a small menu selection.  We shared a plate of oysters on the half-shell,  along with Caesar Salads and Oregon wine.  All while sitting outside, practically on the piles of discarded oyster shells.  Our meal couldn't have tasted better.   

 

A view of one of the Coastal Lakes -- along the  Highway as we drove home.   Beginning to end, it was a beautiful blue-sky weekend.  

 

LINKS this week -- thank you to the hosts:

MOSAIC MONDAY; TRAVEL PHOTO SOUVENIRS; NATURE NOTES;  THROUGH MY LENS; MY CORNER OF THE WORLD; SKYWATCH FRIDAY;  and FRIDAY  BLISS

 

Comments

[riitta k]

You had a splendid weekend, all the photos are beautiful. The Pacific looks impressive, no wonder that you love to gaze it!

[Gaelyn]

I'm so glad you spend time at the coast as I have been jonesing for the shore.

[Alan]

Looks like Coos Bay is a fine place. I love working sea ports but I'm okay with the touristy things as well.
Those oysters look tasty, what a great place for a meal.

[A ShutterBug Explores]

Happy Anniversary again ~ awesome photography of the Pacific and that tree photo is so creative ~ love it ~

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days ~

A ShutterBug Explores,
ala (A Creative Harbor)

[Su-sieee! Mac]

Cheers to starting a new adventure around the sun, Sallie!! Your photos of the ocean are beautiful (on this and last week’s posts). You’ve got me wanting to see and hear crashing waves. Delightful!

[Bob Bushell]

Beautiful oceans, clean water as well. Thanks Sallie.

[Jm, Illinois, U.S.A.]

I am ready to have a cup of tea after seeing the wonderful gardens and the red tree bark. What a lovely weekend.

[Jim, Sydney, Australia]

Good.

[Linda P]

Your weekend away must have been delightful; looking at the ocean and those wonderful scenic views, walking in a beautiful garden where there were seasonal flowers, enjoying delicious food and wine was a good way to celebrate a special occasion. Belated best wishes to you.

[Angie]

Sallie - lovely ocean scenes, and of course, you know I love the flowers. Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

[Diane]

You sure had a great weekend those oysters made my mouth water.

[Sondra]

Thank you for sharing your world it takes me on a trip of my own!!

[Roentare]

The garden looks amazing! Love the flowers and the special tree. The bark has interesting pattern on it.

[Carol]

Thanks for sharing more wonderful views. I always enjoy taking little trips with you

[DeniseinVA]

Happy Anniversary Sallie! Looks like a great trip. The gardens would draw me in and so would the Oregon Coastline. Can't wait to get back to see it. Happy September!

[Peter B.]

I love the ambience of the restaurant. Looks like my kind of place! Coos Bay is on my list of places I would like to visit.

[Alycia Quiltygirl]

What fun to see other parts of the town - that wood pile is crazy!

[Antonia]

Es un gran océano y aunque se le ha llamado Pacífico, no es tan Pacífico como dice su nombre.
Me gusta la foto de este océano y las plantas de tus siguientes fotografías.

[Beatrice]

Thanks Sallie for the Happy Anniversary wishes in the comment on my blog post. That meal you showed with the oysters and wine looked great to me as I have not had oysters on the half shell in many years. However, I was curious about the sunken boat and if you mentioned it in a previous post I missed the story.

[Yvonne]

Gardens and the ocean, it doesn't get much better than that. That view while eating oysters is interesting. Glad you had a lovely time.

[Traude "Rostrose"]

The sky is really "outrageously" blue, dear Sallie - and the sea, of course, a wonderful sight! But the flower pictures are also a pleasure. And the tree with the red bark. I agree with you that there are so many nearby places for beautiful trips - both in your country and in mine...
I have never eaten oysters. When I was a child of about 5 my parents met French people on a campsite in Croatia and went oyster and sea urchin diving with them - I wasn't tempted by the llok of oysters but I tasted a sea urchin (I liked it!)
All the best from Austria,
Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/08/blackout-teil-3-noch-fragen-offen.html

[ellen b.]

So lovely. I think it's fabulous that you enjoy the two great coasts our country has to offer. It's been ages since we've had oysters. Not something I'd order except when closer to the coast. Ocean and garden in the same weekend. Wonderful! Have the fires from Grants Pass sent smoke your way? My cousin and her husband have had to evacuate their home and are in a hotel. Hope you have a good week.

[Fun60]

I could look at pictures of the pacific all day long. It looks a beautiful place to visit with plenty to see. Oysters are not my favourite sea food but I must admit your photo makes them look very enticing.

[Amy]

I'm loving your photos, can't wait until hydrangeas are flowering here in a few months and there's something aobut ships at wharves that appeal to me, just that fresh ocean smell.

[gillena]

Some nice one Sallie. Have a good week

Much💖love

[William Kendall]

Wonderful shots.

[Soma @ InkTorrents.com]

The park is really so beautiful and so is Coos Bay. Beautiful view and such delicious food. I am so glad you had such a gorgeous birthday trip!

-Soma

[Lavender Dreams]

I'll be so happy when we can make a trip...maybe this Fall! You had a wonderful time and saw so much beauty. It's a pretty part of the country at this time of year!

[Pat]

I always found that the Pacific Ocean was a bluer and wilder-looking ocean than the Atlantic Ocean. Perhaps it is because its shoreline is less developed? We love oysters and would love to have a dozen there with such a pretty view!

[Hazel]

I could imagine that I was hearing the Song of the Sea from this and your previous Blog!

[Eileen]

Hello,
Lovely photos from your trip. I do love the Oregon coastline.
The gardens look lovely, a beautiful walk. Your dinner sounds delicious. Pretty view of the lake. Take care, have a happy new week!

[Lorrie Orr]

What a beautiful place to spend a weekend. The gardens are lovely, and although I don't enjoy oysters, I'm glad you were able to treat yourself. The west coast has such wonderful scenery!