Breathtaking views of the Oregon Coast

Newport Beach,Oregon

The sign in Depoe Bay reads-The World's smallest harbor

Beautiful Beaches galore!! And Breathtaking sights all along the way to Newport Beach! We must have stopped like a "zillion" times...well it seemed like it anyway but with no complaints from anyone. We went through Gold Beach, Port Orford ( famous Cape Blanco lighthouse & Battle Rock)http://www.el.com/to/portorford/. We were now passing through harbor/ fishing & lumber towns.Some of these lovely towns had buildings painted in different pastel colors and the countryside had red barns standing against the green forest, old bridges with those old towers and signs for bogfarms (cranberry)-was always curious how the bogs and cranberries work-will stop next time-needless to say our whole ride was very scenic and enjoyable. Come away with me and imagine; cattle grazing in the hillside pastures & people fishing in streams and pristine rivers and then of course the gorgeous beaches...miles and miles and miles of it...white sandy beaches...not the narrow ones but expansive ones. I was taking pictures when I got out of the car and even when we were driving I took some pictures..some even came out pretty good. LOL--I wanted to capture every bit of the fantastic views. The sights, the sunshine and the cool breezes made us a little hungry and we needed to stretch again. So,we stopped at Coos Bay for lunch and to gas up,searched for a gift shop to get a souvenior bell but couldn't find one (on that side of town anyway) so had to stop by a casino further down the road. We didn't go off Hwy 101 at all so,all these towns were on 101. After driving for about 70 miles (1.5 hrs) we came upon the Sea Lion Caves...and of course we just had to stop at the Sea Lion Caves and so glad that we did. The world's largest sea lion cave is about 10 miles from Florence. You can see the sea lions basking in the sun or playing in the ocean at the edge of the cliff way down but to get a closer look have to take the elevator down (200 ft down) to the caves. Fascinating to watch the sea lions play in their natural habitat--what an awesome sight! Hundreds of sea lions barking away ,slipping and sliding into the ocean and the sea gulls and other birds which I couldn't identify were all over the rocks heedless of all the visitors watching them. Flash photography wasn't allowed in the caves so didn't take many pics but nevertheless took some without the flash & then from the outside platform where the lions were on the side of the cliff. http://www.oregon.com/attractions/sealioncave.cfm We didn't stop at the Heceta Head Lighthouse because there was a lot of traffic and of course we didn't make our turn on time (had to admit it) :-). Next time-have to make that turn.. well I did manage to capture the view from the platform @ the sea lion cave attraction -The lighthouse had been built in 1894 and looks gorgeous from outside and also offers a B&B--heard through the locals it's a great site for weddings!http://lighthousegetaway.com/lights/heceta.html . I tell you the gorgeous scenery didn't seem to end- we saw rivers & rivers & bays with lumber mills, wood chips piled high and did I mention sand dunes also....yes dunes after dunes -The Oregon Dunes-we must have passed miles and miles of towering sand dunes (Florence OR). Didn't stop there because it was late in the afternoon plus we had decided that since we didn't know the area we need to get to our hotel before dark. The sun was just setting when we reached our hotel in Newport Beach & what a treat...our window faced the Pacific Ocean and we could hear the surf as soon as the the windows were opened. As night set in the humungous flood lights off the hotel roofs were turned on and the whole beach was lit up. I'm not able to describe it in words-you just have to see it! The Pacific Ocean was gorgeous even in the night and we could see people walking, playing with their dogs and some sitting by the fire enjoying the night ocean. For now our beds were calling us ...so, the beach had to wait till the next day...we had driven 232 miles that day and were ready for our warm cozy beds. There was so much to do in Newport and Depoe Bay(one city over). We stayed there for 3 days...ate one of the best salmon dishes & clam chowders were yummilicious! Next day we took the whale watching boat trip and later just walked on the expansive sandy beaches and enjoyed the blue ocean. Simply sat on the beach for a long long time to watch the children swim, jump & laugh while flying their colorful kites.Whale watching was fun too-I lost myself there running from one side of the boat to the other when the skipper would scream-"watch out here it comes". We were laughing & screaming-strangers giving high fives and sharing our enthusiasm. This was my favorite part of the whole stay in Newport Beach. The whales were feeding only a few miles off the coast...it was like a spiritual experience-(coming so close to the hugh creatures)..if you know what I mean. Other than Whale Watching,there's a hugh aquarium to see, lighthouses (Oregon's tallest-had to walk up the stairs all the way up), undersea gardens, crabbing & fishing trips to take and so many more attractions to see...needless to say we didn't have enough time to see all of these...we'll just have to go back! :-) If not for anything else then just for the beautiful Oregon beaches....till next time...I'll take you with me to the other side --to Interstate 5 back home to California after stopping here & there for a couple of days more.

Yet Another Memorable Experience

This picture has nothing to do with my seminar...just wanted to add some color...:-D

I'm kind of behind in blogging right now about my travels and other memorable experiences..past or present. Reason being I came back from a seminar in Pasadena and learn't so much about myself and now am not able to stop seeing all these opportunities out there for me. I know the economy is grim right now but there are so many opportunities for all of us even if it is only to stop and think about our lives and make some minor changes so that we don't get caught in this situation again. The seminar was called "Life Directions" by Peak Potentials Training -yes T Harv Eker's Life Directions. I'm a great fan of T Harv Eker and his book "Secrets of A Millionaire Mind" (see my amazon ad). I've been to several of Harv's seminars and have taken my husband and my two daughters..believe me life has changed for all of us..in a hugh way. We have a bigger retirement account now..have been saving in a different way and now opportunities are always there for us no matter where we go. Amazing! "Life Directions" showed me that if we don't have a mission in life and if we don't do what we're passionate about then our job becomes cumbersome and not so rewarding. Each of us were sent into this universe with a gift to share and if we don't use that gift then we're not using ourselves to our full potential. You have probably seen this before:

All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible. ~T.E. Lawrence

Harv believes in this also and helps all of us believe in ourselves and live the dreams we've been dreaming. Check out his book ..Secrets of the Millionaire Mind and his seminars..I have the Ad's on this blog and all the seminars..any questions e-mail me. Even if you go to his one seminar you'll come away changed..trust me. It's not only about wealth but everything and every aspect of life! My whole family has changed-my girls have found their passion and are working towards their goals. I'll write more next time..gotta go to work-too many things for me to do..I'm working on some passive income opportunities and learning more about working on my passion and how to create wealth using my natural gifts that I was born with..who would have thought that once I began there would be so many opportunities. Well...they were always there- in my heart and right in front of me- to use and share with the world. It was like an "Aha" moment at this seminar in Pasadena-wow! I would love to do and make money on that also? Yes, I would love to have a job where I can lose myself into it and get excited about getting out of bed every morning. Woo Hoo! Life has now begun to be even more enjoyable! :D. Enjoy your day and live your dreams! What else is there to do? With this I leave you with these famous quotes , Read, Think & Act:

"The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do, well."~Henry W. Longfellow

"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it." ~William Arthur Ward

Till next time-leave your comments and ask any questions...and yes I am an ambassador of Peak Potentials..just in case you'd like to check it out...here's the promo code to use for an excellent service..#528088. http://tinyurl.com/d7qp94 Thanks and enjoy this gorgeous day that was given to us...snowy,cold, rainy or sunny...at least it's a day we're able to use to our advantage--so make the most of it. For those who are gowing through hard times right now (there's always someone who's in a worse situation than us)...there is a light at the end of the tunnel, there is a higher power who is ready to help us...remember that help is given only to people who are willing to help themselves...Be Grateful for All you Have...BELIEVE & have FAITH in yourself and create a DESIRE to change..You are immensely powerful. You have the power to create the kind of life you have always wanted to live! (forgot who wrote this)...remember a journey only begins with a small step...it's all up to you and yes don't be afraid to ask for help-there's no shame in it. Each one of us in our lives have asked for help at one time or another...I could go on & on & on....:-) May your day be full of light!

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Traveling the Redwood Hwy 101-North

This drive through tree is for very small cars.

These are views from our hotel room in Crescent City. Gorgeous aren't they?

Driving along the coast was fun...my husband was driving so yes it was definately fun for me..roads are narrow and windy and some places and too close to the edge...I was afraid to look down to the ocean at some places but once you get over this you'll be OK...the views are well worth it! Breathtaking views all along even when the roads get into the redwoods-I was amazed to see cyclists all along the way...we weren't lonely at all..passed or were overtaken by cars, trucks (sometimes) and RV's. The girls were taking pictures like crazy...why not with the never ending glorious views..we stopped in Leggett, CA,our first sight of a hugh Redwood..it is drive thru..only for very small cars...we couldn't ..there is another one later you can drive thru..took a restroom break, bought some suveniors and then went back to the hwy and stopped at "Confusion Hill" is approx. 8miles from Leggett.

Confusion Hill was confusing...very neat..if you're going that way don't miss this. We just came upon it and stopped...it's a tourist location..everything looked like it was off balance. You stood up in one of the buildings and it seemed like we were going to fall but we didn't although we were off balanced...there was this trough of water which was flowing uphill instead of downhill...crazy! Confusion Hill was definately defying the laws of nature-or was it? The cost then in summer of 2007 was only $5.00 for adults. Anyhow, it was fun and then off we went to the Avenue of Giants (redwoods)....all kinds of tourist attractions-Big Foot sighting spot, gift shops and rivers and streams all along the way and above all the highways were well maintained also. http://www.confusionhill.com/confusionhill-contact.htm. Some of the attractions are off the main hwy but if you have time then go and enjoy. We ended up spending the night in Crescent City, CA. Yes, this is home of the killer 1964 Tsunami. It' a beautiful place and we stopped here since it was our last California stop-we were only 20 miles south of the Oregon border. So far we had driven aprox.219 miles that day.We spent only one night but made the most of our time..stayed at The Hampton Inn which is next to the beach with a gorgeous view of the ocean and the Battery Point Lighthouse. http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=58. Next we'll be going to Oregon...If you believe in these..Big Foot, Confusion Hill's gravity defying place then great and even if you don't go & see-shriek,laugh,jump or get totally confused...the point? Have fun with your loved ones...make great memories...we did!

E. E. Cummings: About life~The most wasted of all days is one without laughter

Great memories--beaches & flowers!!

This is of Fort Bragg,CA..we did the Hwy 101 & 1 North up to Depoe Bay Oregon...had an awesome time with my family. The beaches are gorgeous in Oregon--next blog will have some of those pics. In Fort Bragg we stayed 2 nights, visited the Mendocino Coastal Botanical Gardens,http://www.gardenbythesea.org/ went to the Glass Beach, Cabrillo Lighthouse and walked in the little town of Medocino and few others. http://www.fortbragg.com/fort-bragg-attractions.php-had been there about 3 years earlier to ride the skunk train to Willits. The people are so friendly and eager to talk about their town. We stayed at the North Cliff Hotel, ate at The Cliff House Restaurant and few others in Noyo Harbor. My husband couldn't keep away from the beaches...he is so funny...he'll be jumping from rock to rock (like a mountain goat-sheep??) and facing the huge waves and we'll still be trying to catch up with him to get to the ocean....each moment has been engraved in my brain..we laughed, ate and enjoyed the views and the friendly people-each one of us enjoyed our stay in Fort Bragg...will we go back? Oh yes we will...there's so many places to see in the U.S itself and Fort Bragg is one of those unspoiled places....go, see and enjoy!

http://www.city-data.com/city/Fort-Bragg-California.html

Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg CA. I've been in this country for 25 years and it took me 10 years to discover Fort Bragg...approx. 4 hours away from where I live. Great place if you like the small older coastal towns. Life looks so laid back there...