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« on: June 29, 2010, 10:16:01 AM » |
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Very early, Saturday morning, a couple of us packed into Kevin's (Username) and Jupiter's (kyoshi) cars and started a spontaneous road trip to Oregon. With only a rough idea of where we will be, and when we might get there the adventure began! Day 1 - Saturday, June 26, 2010No photos from our departure. It was 4am, Kev and Jup drove while the rest of us slept. Too dark for photos. But, our first adventure began with style. Washington State Highway Patrol! No photos, because I didn't think it was such a good idea at the time... especially when they thought we had guns! Note to self, FRS radios can look like guns when you are loading batteries into them. Luckily they saw our BC plates and must have realized as Canadians, we don't have guns. The officer and and the 4 squad cars helped us find the best way to Seaside, OR, our first stop. Woke up briefly while travelling through Seattle just in time to take some random of a motorcyclist. I'm sure many of you have seen the I-5 and how boring it really is, so I will spare you the details.  Humming along I-5 passing by Lacey, WA, breakfast time rolls around. IHOP sounds good. Avocado, bacon and cheese omlette. Delish!  Finally! We are welcomed into Oregon!  Time for a self portrait. Sexy.  We arrive in Seaside, OR and quickly find a hotel to wind down after the long drive. We got a nice view  .    And now, time for lunch. KFC Double Down's and unsweetened iced tea.   Caught a quick glimpse of this beauty while cruising around Seaside.  Since we arrived pretty early, we had time to head to Cannon Beach and have a quick look around. We'll be coming back tomorrow.       On our way back to the hotel, we stopped at the local Safeway to pick up dinner.  During dinner we watched the sun set. Beautiful!  And then the night degrades to Edward Forthands.  And then I will end the first day with an animation of the sunset.  |
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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2010, 11:00:01 AM » |
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Nice photos Derrick. Always nice to have a spontaneous trip!
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2010, 11:00:13 AM » |
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wow look like fun! But you guys do attract cops.....  |
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2010, 11:06:36 AM » |
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Double Down? More like Double  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2010, 11:12:34 AM » |
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lol ya, not even if I was hungry. I think McDonald's is healthier than that double down!
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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2010, 11:41:34 AM » |
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Good pics Drrk. Now find some dune buggies to ride!
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« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2010, 11:44:08 AM » |
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Good pics Drrk. Now find some dune buggies to ride!
And take pics |
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« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2010, 11:46:11 AM » |
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Nice pics. Glad that you guys are having a good time !! That blue pickup is a real beauty  |
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« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2010, 11:47:48 AM » |
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Tillamook, Oregon for ice cream and cheese! Excellent! Highly recommended, great coast.
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« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2010, 12:58:27 PM » |
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Nice pixors, Derrick.
The Pacific Coast Highway is gorgeous. Have fun guys!
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« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2010, 04:17:45 PM » |
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mmm double down looks good lol.
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« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2010, 04:36:05 PM » |
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Man you guys make me want a roadtrip.
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« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2010, 06:09:35 PM » |
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Man you guys make me want a roadtrip.
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« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2010, 06:14:28 PM » |
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nice! i'm going to seattle with the gf this thursday and saturday, and in August I'm doing a road trip down to Seattle and Oregon with my cousin. Which hotels you staying at in Oregon?
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« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2010, 07:04:56 PM » |
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Double Down? More like Double lol ya, not even if I was hungry. I think McDonald's is healthier than that double down!
Haha, I think I posted this before, but the Double Down is actually not as bad as quite a few fast food options out there. Also, it is low carb if that interests you. http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2010/04/double-down-by-numbers-unhealthiest.htmlGood pics Drrk. Now find some dune buggies to ride!
Did that today in Florence! But no photos yet. I didn't take my 40D for the ride. Kev got some on his PnS. Will upload them later. Tillamook, Oregon for ice cream and cheese! Excellent! Highly recommended, great coast.
Went there yesterday! Mmmmmmmmmmmm... Man you guys make me want a roadtrip.
ditto Grab a few adventurous friends and do it! nice! i'm going to seattle with the gf this thursday and saturday, and in August I'm doing a road trip down to Seattle and Oregon with my cousin. Which hotels you staying at in Oregon?
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« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2010, 08:46:54 PM » |
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Hey Bill, it's Kev.
So far we have stayed at:
Best Western Oceanside Hotel in Seaside. It's older. But if you book an oceanfront suite the views are to die for. Sandy beaches and miles of ocean as Derrick pictured above. Personally, I prefer Cannon Beach for it's attractions. Try VRBO.com and book a house/condo in Cannon beach before hand.
In Florence we stayed at the River House Inn. It's a newer place in Old Town Florence. Excellent location that is walking distance to some good restaurants. Here, we also booked a riverfront room. The water is literally 5 feet from your patio. You can also see the sand dunes across the water. As well, they provided a free breakfast this morning with homemade waffles, yogurt, cereals, boiled eggs etc. It's run by a very hospitable couple.
We went from Seaside/Cannon beach south to Florence. The drive is approximately 4 hours long in spite of a distance of only 250ish km. Much of this route is single-lane and filled with RV's and other travellers. As well, there is a lot of highway along the coastline. The views are stunning and there are many viewpoints to stop at and absorb the natural beauty of the Oregon Coast.
Kev
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« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2010, 08:50:36 PM » |
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nice! Yeah we're planning to drive along the coast down too but haven't really planned anything since my cousin won't be in town till august. But I'll look these places up, thanks! how long you guys staying down there?
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« Reply #17 on: June 29, 2010, 09:37:30 PM » |
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Looks fun!
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« Reply #18 on: June 30, 2010, 01:22:20 AM » |
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Updated the first post to encompass day 1 of the trip.
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