Today we explored Astoria, OR, going to mass at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, perusing the Astoria Farmers’ Market (this one we actually went to on the right day), and checking out the vista from the magnificent Astoria Column. We then began our trek down the Oregon coast. By the way, I've been having some tech problems lately and haven't been posting pictures. Hopefully this will be resolved soon and I'll go back and add them to the bland image-free blogs.
Person:
Today’s person was actually people: Jesse Lee Falls & The Function was a spare funk band playing at the farmers’ market: drums, bass, trumpet, and guitar. They were a great band to listen to while we explored the market, and reminded me how much I enjoy live music. I took some photos of them and will email them to the band when I get home.
Place:
Today’s place was without question Cannon Beach. This was one of our coastal stops as we drove the 101 southward and it was fantastic. A long, flat sand beach with large rock formations on both sides, the beach is an off-leash area, and Argos and Blake both loved chasing tennis balls in the surf and making new friends. This was Blake’s first beach experience! We walked about a mile down the beach to a huge rock formation called the Haystack, where gulls and puffins nest, and checked out some tide pools at its base. This was a fantastic experience, and a great introduction to the northwest coastal region.
Food:
We ate a lot of delicious food at the farmers’ market, but my favorite was a raw oyster shooter that I bought for two bucks. The oyster was juicy and tender and melted in my mouth. It tasted richly of the sea and went great with a little cocktail sauce. Slurp!
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