This is another all travel post. It has been great hearing from everyone and their comments on the trip and the advice on things to see. It is very appreciated.
Today is our 21st anniversary. I am a very lucky girl.
So we hopped in the car and headed back to the coast. Our first stop was the Tillamook Cheese Factory...
I love factory tours.
The machinery is fascinating. I loved watching the cheese make its journey from large block to small pound packed blocks.
Yum!
Cute!
Then after having some of their ice cream. They have wonderful local flavors like huckleberry.
We headed to Meares Lighthouse.
This is what we could see on the walk down.
Look how cute. This is Oregon's shortest lighthouse, only 39'. We were lucky to be able to go up inside it. They only let 30 people a day go up. This lighthouse is no longer in service.
This is a Sitka Spruce that they call the octopus tree that is at the same park.
More beautiful coastline. Looking out towards see from this look out we actually saw( and heard!) gray whales. Amazing! What a gift.
This was the next stop, Yaquina Head Lighthouse. This one is still active.
This one is a little taller than the last one.
It was worth going up the stairs!
After that we found a small place by the beach for a late lunch/early dinner. I had some wonderful clam chowder.
So then we drove back to Portland. We have finished packing and are ready to leave early in the morning.
It has been an amazing trip and I hate to go, but I also look forward to being home.
Thanks for tagging along!
Chris
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23 comments:
Ahhhh, and again sweet memories. Besides the cheese factory we visited all these places and lighthouses as well. I could make this trip every year ...
Beautiful pictures all the way..love the light house so much..
Happy anniversary dear xxx
Congratulations Chris and Rich!! Oh to see grey whales on your day! Awesome.
Brian actually worked in a dairy years ago. They made cream cheese. We are up here in cheeseland ya know. We are cheeseheads. ;)
Happy Anniversary!! I have enjoyed seeing and hearing about your trip and this last day did it disappoint. Again, all things my family would love!! How amazing to not only see but to hear the whales!!
By the way,we have a potato chip factory in these parts and a light house not too far away on the Chesapeake Bay.....hmmmmm....no whales though, but perhaps you should plan a top this way! 😉
Hope you had a wonderful anniversary! I think going on a nice trip like this is the perfect idea. I love the lighthouses too. It's been fun to tag along with you, and see the sights.
Be safe coming home.
Beautiful photos! Cheese factories are the best! I have been to a couple of tours and my favorite part is always buying cheese to take home. :) Happy anniversary!!
More wonderful pictures, I feel like I am on holiday, hugs.
Happy Anniversary!! Love all the pics, I love both cheese and lighthouses, lol! What a fun trip you are having exploring :)
I am thoroughly enjoying all your travel photos and hearing about where you have been.
You were so lucky to see and hear the grey whales. What a highlight to your trip. Fantastic.
Love Portland! I've been to tillamok factory as well. The thing I remember most is eating way too many samples and od'ing on cheese that day! Congrats on 21 years (we just celebrated 19)! It's amazing how quickly time flies. Sounds like you're doing great. Keep stitching!
Heidi
Happy anniversary! Love seeing the pics of your trip so much. I'm glad you're having a good time!
First, congratulations to you both on your anniversary. The pictures are wonderful. I'm thinking we need to do a road trip down the Oregon coast! I have loved the photos!
Happy Anniversary! I had no idea what Oregan would be like and am so glad you included us in your tour. What an amazing tree. Have a safe trip home.
Happy anniversary! What beautiful pics--the scenery must be amazing!
Happy anniversary guys!!! Boy, what a great trip this is. I love all seeing all your beautiful pictures! Have a fun day today! xo
Happy anniversary!! Love the photos, especially the tiny lighthouse!!
What wonderful places you've visited and what a great way to spend your anniversary.
Oooh, love the lighthouse excursion. Very cool pics.
Happy 21st Anniversary!!!
Happy belated anniversary, Chris! Looks like you are having an amazing trip--just looked through your last few posts!! What a great way to celebrate your marriage--here's to many, many more happy years together!!
What a wonderful anniversary trip! Love your pictures...such gorgeous scenery.
Congratulations! Happy Anniversary :)
Looks like a lovely vacation so far! I hope you're having a good time :)
happy Anniversary Chris! It looks like you two had a fantastic trip!
Belated anniversary wishes Chris! I've enjoyed your holiday photos. It looks like you had an awesome vacation!
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