Finding ZZZZZs.
We started out on Wednesday heading for Eugene, Oregon with the goal of going to Eco Sleep Solutions to check out the Savvy Rest Beds. They are environmentally friendly natural beds. Both Toni and I are looking to find something a bit more comfortable than what we have today. Research pointed us to the Savvy Rest beds. Well, we found the store and stretched out on a few beds... and we think we found the bed. And oh my... it was comfortable. So, we headed off to the hotel to get ready to venture to the coast in the morning. Of course the bed was hard, and yada yada.Rockaway Beach.
The rain as seen through the glass sunroof of the BMW.
Wednesday and Thursday it rained. Steady. A lot. So we did not get to venture off the beaten path much.
However, we did get some fun pictures.
Toni took this picture of the forest as we sat in road construction for a few minutes.
Toni took this picture of the Heceta Lighthouse. We stayed there a year ago. Notice the fog and rain.
One of the stops on the way along the coast.
The rare one legged seagull. Ok... just kidding; apparently this is done to conserve body heat and to relax.
Toni on the beach at Rockaway. Yep, we saw maybe 10 other people in two days. And a couple of dogs.
A picture of Bryan contiplating life. As you look into in the ocean, you begin to think about what you have done in life. I reflected on my tours as a Navy Officer; standing on the bridge of the ship, watching 30 foot waves crash down on her bow. The ocean is powerful, unforgiving, yet plentiful in life.
OK, OK, OK... enough of the BS... I was trying to see how close I could get to the seagull. Note the small waves, the water finally hit the seagull and he flew away.
Looking to the Southwest from our room on the beach. This was Friday afternoon late after the rain let up.
Oceanside.
We also ventured to Oceanside, about 9 miles (driving) from Tillamook, Oregon.
Toni points to a spot in the middle of the cliff. There is a tunnel there and another beach on the other side. It was a fun place to look for interesting rocks on the beach. And if we had been there when the tide is lower (read that as we would have to plan our vacation for lowest tides) there are tidal pools that are supposedly pretty cool. The tide was low... but not that low.
Rockaway Beach seen from the North on the way home via Astoria, Oregon
Astoria. Simple said... we will be going back. We'll need a few days. A beautiful city.
Toni and I at the Cannery Cafe in Astoria. We had stopped to get gas... I asked the attendant (ooohhh... remember.... you don't pump your own gas in Oregon) where to go eat... and she pointed us to the Cannery Cafe. OH MY!!!!! Wonderful. I had Dungeness Crab in a Louie Salad format (fresh large sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, olive and Louis sauce. OH MY!!!!!! Unbelievable. Toni's meal was good too (Veggie Sandwich), but did I mention how good my crab was!!!!! We are moving there, and I am going to work there, just for the crab.
Toni with the Columbia River behind her.
Although we spent a lot of time in the car driving around, we relished the time together. Toni showed me glimpses of more energy. And she'll need it over the next five weeks of chemo. We have a short week coming as well. We are taking Wednesday off following a Tuesday night concert in which we are going to go see Steve Martin (yes, of Saturday Night Live, Roxanne and so forth fame) and his band.
Thursday afternoon this week, Toni will have her follow-up exam with Dr. Calhoun and will have a baseline MRI, mammogram and ultrasound. Obviously, the results won't be immediate... but "nothing found" will be what we want to hear.
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