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Driving west from
downtown Coos Bay, we come again to the little community of Charleston. Here
we check out the piles of oyster shells that will be reused in the local
oyster farm. |
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A little further southwest we
come to Sunset Bay State Park with its beautiful cove and interesting
geology. |
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Peg captures this serene
photo of Einar & Keith and their reflection on the pond in the Japanese
garden. |
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Also in the Japanese
garden, Peg captures another outstanding photo. The bronze cranes add
interest while Rotraud, Einar & Keith pose across the pond. |
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This photo of the herb
garden at Shore Acres was taken especially for our mutual friends in Karmøy,
Norway, the Ebnes. |
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A short distance from the
gardens we view what had been making all of the barking sounds --- a large
group of sea lions. |
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Driving the back roads
south towards Bandon, we photograph the devastation caused by logging - not
an uncommon site along this beautiful coastline. We now think of our
"cowboy" president and his comments that foolishly suggest that
logging would clean up forest "kindling" and thus prevent forest
fires! |
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Now it is time for good
strong coffee and pastries at one of our favorite Bandon coffee houses. |
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Tourists in the parking
lot in one of our favorite Oregon towns, Bandon -
Here are: Peg, Rotraud & Einar. |
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After picking a few salal
berries, Einar shows off his new Oregon Coast tee-shirt. |
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Rotraud takes a stroll in
the grassy field along this part of the southern Oregon coast. |
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Another striking view of
the Oregon coast. |
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As the waves crash on
this section of beach, Rotraud & Keith discuss philosophical topics. |
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Einar & Keith ponder
whether or not this piece of drift wood would fit in their suitcase. No, we
did not take this sample of American wood. |
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Back in California, we
stop again at the Trees of Mystery where
we enjoy the world class collection of Native
American artifacts ... and it is free ... granted, one must go through
the extensive (but fun) souvenir shop first. |
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This redwood rendition of
the famed "End of the Trail" sculpture, along with Einar & his
Trees of Mystery bumper sticker, is an appropriate last image for this long
8 day trip. Now, back
home to Mad River & some rest. |
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