This is the second time Melissa and I have traveled to the Oregon Coast in midwinter. The first time was in 2020. What struck me then and again on this trip was how early it grew dark. Maybe this is because before 2020 we would visit the coast during seasons with more daylight. The feeling I get of being on the coast in midwinter is one of tranquility. There are still large crowds like in summer, yet the seas are rougher. In all of this activity, there is a thread of peacefulness weaving through the interactions of people and nature. I wonder if it is the long night with its expanse of darkness over the sea that brings this on.
1. Sunday (arrival)
2. Monday
3. Tuesday
3. Wednesday (New Year’s Eve)
Wonderful! The sand dollar in #1 was surprising. I loved #3… my feet soaked.
Thank you!
Photo #1 of the sand dollar had the feel of an alien landscape. Photo #3 was gorgeous. Thanks, Joe.
All beautiful but #3, wow!
Love the barnacles! What a beautiful journey you are taking us through! Thank you
Thank you, Melissa.