Kit and Carol on the Road

Saturday morning we had a bit of freezing rain in Eugene so got a late start. Headed down Highway 38 to the coast. Chose to stop at Cape Blanco State Park; mostly because it's the one southern coast state park we've not stayed at before. What a pleasant surprise. Despite the wind, we were well protected in the trees. And it was so quiet--no traffic noise like Humbug Mt. Though Saturday was cloudy with a few showers, Sunday morning turned out sunny, mild (summer weather for us frozen Guemians) and relatively wind free. So we found a wonderful beach on the north side and had a fine beach walk. There are still lots of places to explore at Cape Blanco so we will have to go back. I thought it would be an easy 3 hour drive to Fortuna where we planned to stay next (and where we are now) but it was almost 5 hours of very slow driving. Wayne the truck is not known for great speed. The drive along the Oregon coast south of Port Orford has the most scenic ocean views from the highway. (so I think). We are now settled into Riverwalk RV Park which is a favorite because the hot tub is very fine and open all year. There is also a brewpub in walking distance. This is our 3rd pub in 6 nights-- Brown Lantern in Anacortes Wed. night, The Steelhead (our favorite hang out) inEugene, and now on Sunday, the Elk Creek Brewery in Fortuna. We don't usually eat out so much on the road. Alas we are now headed for Calistoga which has the best restaurants we'll find on the whole trip. We should be in Indio by the end of the week. Would love to have e-mail waiting.