Day 11 - August 15

This morning we were on the road by about 8:30.  Our first stop, for coffee, was in a section of old growth forest, Douglas Firs.  They were amazing.  There was a trail there which we walked and we saw lots of huge trees.  They were awe inspiring and I'm sure our pictures will not do them justice.
We stopped and made lunch in Sweet Home and then arrived at Newport around 1:30 in the afternoon.  Finally the Pacific Ocean!  Our first choice for a camp ground was a state park called Beverley Beach.  It was full and they said the other state park close by was also full.  They did, however, give us a list of private campgrounds which they recommended and we found a spot in the first one. It is on the Siletz River which is currently running with salmon, the same salmon we have a home. We then drove back to some of the day use state parks we had passed and spent time walking the beach, watching surfers and even whale watching!  We saw our first grey whale at the Boiler Bay scenic look out and then we carried on to a little town called Depoe Bay and watched grey whale feed for at least half an hour.  It was quite close to shore.  Amazing!

We also walked through the Depoe marina where the Coast Guard is stationed.  They have several rescue boats there.

Then back to our park, made supper, had a walk around, talked to some kids fishing who were from Vancouver and now Pete is doing the dishes.  Another really good day.  Hope all is well with you all.  Love, Pete and Angela 
p.s.  Having trouble downloading pictures.  Will do that tomorrow.