The Smell of the Sea

7/12/2015

My one visit to the Oregon coast was to Astoria where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. It's a favorite spot of mine because it's not a "boutique town," and it has so much history. While I've been enjoying my journey through the wonders of the mountains and canyons, I awoke the first morning to the smell of the sea and literally, breathed a sigh of relief.

Actually, I'd forgotten how wonderful it is to be at the ocean and still see the mountains. Salty sea, green mountain tops, history -- the perfect place to be to celebrate the 4th of July.

Living so close to the beltway culture tainted my attitude toward the good old US of A; while seeing the wonders of this country and meeting so many positive people has turned me around. For the first time in more than a decade, I was happy to fly the flag (on my bike) and celebrate the holiday.

I'll let the photos tell the rest of the story!

10 Comments

Anne-Marie

7/13/2015 02:07:27 am

Great virtual tour of Port Angeles---thanks for sharing. I moved from one photo to the next, saying this is my favorite/no, this is my favorite. Love the Garden of Surging Wave---and that shot of the Pacific Ocean is magnificent. Am also going to research if Capt. Robt. Gray is ancestor to Gray's Ice Cream folk in Tiverton. You look great, by the way.

Judy

7/18/2015 09:40:20 am

Thank you for your continued visits & comments! It was a great week & I'm now looking forward to a few more coastal visits before the turnaround!

Gary Brady

7/13/2015 02:01:20 pm

Great pictures. I bought gas in Astoria in 1983, and still want to go back.

Boy, you're a role model!

Judy

7/18/2015 09:41:44 am

Gary,
You've been to Astoria? You're quite the traveler yourself! It was a great week there & I, too now want to return! j

Eileen

7/15/2015 02:41:28 am

You continue to entertain us with spectacular photos and commentary. And yes, there is nothing that compares to being at the ocean!

Judy

7/18/2015 09:42:54 am

Yes, it was quite a surprise to me that I hadn't noticed my inland life until the first morning I awoke to that sea air. Further confirmation that I just can't live in the middle!

Donna

7/15/2015 11:32:03 am

So I am catching up on your travels~ wow you have certainly covered a lot of ground over some mighty spectacular landscape! Love that you find post office trivia wherever you go! The Fort to Sea trail looks awesome- never been out west- thanks for your wonderful photo journeling & you do look so healthy!

Judy

7/18/2015 09:44:25 am

Donna,
So glad that you're continuing on my journey with me amidst your busy summer! Yes, I am quite shocked myself that I've hit the West Coast at this point. It's been fun & I'm plotting the turnaround in my head already. Many spots still to see!

Claudette

7/23/2015 12:02:24 pm

Judy:
Loved seeing Astoria. Bobby & I did get to the Lewis & Clark National Park. Most of what I remember is the Columbia & Pacific meeting and all the ships out there. I'm so enjoying reading your blog and the photos commentary. Keep up the great work.

Judy

7/26/2015 03:13:27 pm

Honestly, I have Astoria on my mind. If it didn't have the NW winter I may have stayed a while!

The Smell of the Sea

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