I cant believe I didn’t write about this already! last fall when the beau and I went to the beach, camera and dogs in tow. it was the first time he had seen the beaches of oregon, and for the dogs as well. for me, it was seeing heaven! while we aren’t living on the beach (right now it’s pretty turbulent with rain and flooding) it’s within my grasp. I have yet to see beaches anywhere else as beautiful, as cool and primordial and primitive, as along the pacific northwest coastline. the northeastern edge of the rim of fire.
we went to a place I used to know as short sands. a mile or so through forest to the small inlet, accessible only when the tide is out. our first trip there was on a holiday, and too many people were there. its best on winter days when there are only the few hardy surfers. tourists tend to leave their brains – and their manners – at home. still, we had a good time.
the next time we went we had a better time, and the air was cooler. I had a brief run in with a woman who’s crazy little Boston terrier was off the leash, and raked my leg trying to climb up on me. he came running like mad toward me from several yards away where he was playing in the water, and simply began jumping and raking my leg with his hyper little feet. I pushed him off once while she watched in amusement, then more forcefully a second time when he refused to stop. that’s when she had the cow, and started calling me names and acting all of 12, when she was likely my age or more. ‘he has a leash” she exclaimed. sooo why wasn’t he on it? it’s a law on public beaches. too bad we had left our tired dogs in the car for that part of the excursion. still, we had a good time.
I cant wait to go to Ruby Beach some time, up in the Olympic Peninsula.
The pictures are beautiful. It’s always terrible when someone wrecks your otherwise good time. I don’t think I have seen and beaches like that here in the United States. While Florida’s beaches are absolutely wonderful, arguably some of the best in the world, they don’t have a rocky structures for hilly terrain. The closest thing I have actually seen to what this area is in the eastern coast of Spain.
i may be partial, but i think the most beautiful beaches are here. wait till i get images of Ruby Beach Washington!
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What fantastic beaches Kirsten, and loved the shot of the Pelican, at least it looks like one. Shame that some low life has to spoil an otherwise lovely day. Maybe she’ll get her comeuppance, take your dogs with you next time.
Ya will be taking them next time. I have big dogs! Heh
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gorgeous pics kirsten hope your well xxjen
I am, thank you Jen! Thanks, its a beautiful coastline.
Wow you got some beautiful photos there! I have been on both coastlines and I must admit Oregon does have some of the most beautiful. I lived up North in Washington in Peugent Sound which also has some lovely places. The Northwest is awesome. How lucky you are to be closer than I am
its been home since i was 4. even living far away for so long didnt change that! i also lived in seattle for a while, and love the sound as well. but the pacific is bigger! ;D
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The photos are fantastic
I love the shot along the beach from above. What a beautiful spot.
Also the photos of the pelican are just great.
Would love to visit somewhere like this. As would the eldest as the surfing looks great
lot of surfers along the coast here …
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Hello! Warm greetings from cold Warsaw!
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Ah Poland, right? Warm greatings returned, from rain country!
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