Another early morning this morning, leaving to head north into Oregon!!
Crossing the state border the first wonderful surprise was the price of petrol - 70 cents cheaper than in California. That was certainly gratefully received, given the V10 engine in this RV.
As is now happening each day, we are meet wonderfully friendly and helpful Americans who point us in the direction of local attractions. Today we met a couple from near Portland, Oregon, who had been down in California for a month or two soaking up the warmth. The husband was a wood carver who makes copies of the local native American art work, and suggested we visit Neah Bay at the NW tip of Oregon - beautiful scenery and a fascinating Museum. So we be sure to add it to our itinerary. The scenery where we met them wasn't too shabby either!
Apparently the entire Oregon coastline was designated as a public 'highway' by a previous Governor, and is not avaialble for private ownership. This has resulted in many Park areas and public campsites up the coast - great for travellers!!
Near the end of the day we took an unscheduled stop at a McDonalds so Jordan could have a quick play, where he made some more '10 minute friends'. He is making a few of those each day, wonderful to see.
At the end of the day we stopped at the 'Sea Lion Caves', where there is an elevator that goes down 200 ft through the cliffs down to a huge coastal cave inhabited by 100s of SeaLions. Very spectacular, and very smelly!!
We were asked not to use flashes, and so had to use 1600ISO to get this shot. Sorry about the graininess, c't be helped.
Well, it was another long day, so off to bed! Catch you all tomorrow!!
Crossing the state border the first wonderful surprise was the price of petrol - 70 cents cheaper than in California. That was certainly gratefully received, given the V10 engine in this RV.
As is now happening each day, we are meet wonderfully friendly and helpful Americans who point us in the direction of local attractions. Today we met a couple from near Portland, Oregon, who had been down in California for a month or two soaking up the warmth. The husband was a wood carver who makes copies of the local native American art work, and suggested we visit Neah Bay at the NW tip of Oregon - beautiful scenery and a fascinating Museum. So we be sure to add it to our itinerary. The scenery where we met them wasn't too shabby either!
Apparently the entire Oregon coastline was designated as a public 'highway' by a previous Governor, and is not avaialble for private ownership. This has resulted in many Park areas and public campsites up the coast - great for travellers!!
Near the end of the day we took an unscheduled stop at a McDonalds so Jordan could have a quick play, where he made some more '10 minute friends'. He is making a few of those each day, wonderful to see.
At the end of the day we stopped at the 'Sea Lion Caves', where there is an elevator that goes down 200 ft through the cliffs down to a huge coastal cave inhabited by 100s of SeaLions. Very spectacular, and very smelly!!
We were asked not to use flashes, and so had to use 1600ISO to get this shot. Sorry about the graininess, c't be helped.
Well, it was another long day, so off to bed! Catch you all tomorrow!!
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