Trip up the North Coast

 

We decided to head North Saturday as we haven’t been to Astoria in ages .  Got a late start but onward we went.

Nehalem Bay was our first stop as there were many boats out crabbing.  Got the scoop on boat launching etc.  They had big tubs full of live crab for $8.00 so really probably cheaper to buy them than haul the boat up and go out, but of course it is the experience of catching them. Also stopped at a winery just up the river a mile.  Very nice and free tasting.  A lot of fruity wines that reflected the fruit they came from.

Drove thru Cannon Beach, which is a lovely community.  Full of art and also people – was like driving thru Sisters in the summer.  All the condo and cabins were full.

Seeing the Columbia at its mouth is awesome.  There were quite a few small boats out, I assume salmon fishing.  We stop at a drive thru coffee shop to ask about a good chowder or fish and chips place.  She recommended a place farther up on 101 stating it was a “boat”  Hmmmm  I thought will maybe a restaurant inside a ship.  No she really meant a BOAT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was quite a line so we jump in.  All they serve is fish and chips whole order or half.  This boat was used on the Columbia in the 30’s for fishing and the owner decided to put it in the service of selling the fish.  Very tight kitchen, but they were the best we have ever had . Halibut and it was so dense it was almost like a chicken strip.  Certainly our recommendations if anyone is in Astoria.

This was right off the wharf so a great view of the river.  Walked up the hill from there to take some pics of the historic home in that area.  You need several days to see all the sights. Will definitely need to come back with the motor home and stay .

We thought we would be here another week, but Tuesday they cut back on trucks and Gary was one of those cut.  So brought the truck back on Wednesday and motor home on Thursday.  Before we left the rv park a couple was camping from Vancouver BC on their way to Argentina on motorcycles!!   We had a good visit with them – probably in their late 40’s both riding and planning a 5 month trip.  They have a spot with them so said they would invite us into the site so we could follow their journey.

The RV park we stayed at was Camper Cove in Beaver, which is 11 mile south of Tillamook.  It is a lovely park and the owners went over and above board to accommodate everyone.  They are heading south this winter, so we hope to connect with them in Arizona

We are back at the archery range.  I wish we could have stayed a little longer in Tillamook, but nice  to have all the room and quiet of the range.

Right now our plans are to leave for Utah the end of September.