Beneath the Wraps

            We left Tillamook and went through Lincoln Center before we arrived at Newport where we had lunch.  It had been overcast the entire day.  Newport was wet.  I had changed from my sandy shoes into some beach sandals that I have used as slippers.  My feet were cold.   I enjoyed listening to the barking seals.  My camera had run out of battery and I’d taken the last picture at the ocean.  Every picture after that was taken with my cell phone.             In addition to the seals, I took these pictures of the tsunami debris and warnings  I found this one on the Internet - what it looked like before the written history above             On our return to ...

            After we left the cheese plant, we went to the Blue Heron Cheese Company for more tasting and petting zoo.   Roland purchased some pet food to feed to the goats – one greedy goat in particular every goat for himself - this was the greedy one I think in every picture             After leaving Tillamook, Beth directed us to the Pelican Pub parking in Pacific City so that we could see the ocean – and feel the ocean – and the sand.               Jenna had taken her shoes off, but I had not.   And the tide pushed over my sneakers and my clean shoes were no longer. shoes looked and felt worse than shows

              On Sunday we met Beth and Graham for a light breakfast.   Plans were to drive the coast.   Beth took us on the scenic tour – which really was pretty.   Unfortunately my stomach was not impressed, and we had to stop the car and rotate seats before we got to Tillamook.             Once we arrived at the Tillamook Cheese plant, we were able to take a self-guided tour and sample the cheese before purchasing ice cream.   The Cheese company had offered an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday.  That could be one of the reasons that Sunday was so slow.  It was great for us as we didn't have to wait in lines.

        Beth and Graham had us over for breakfast on Saturday morning before we went to the beading class.   Beth greeted each of us with published material.   Two books for me, two books for Jenna and a flyer print out for the upcoming community theatre for Roland – hoping he might addition for Oklahoma.   Beth taught Jenna how to do Sudoku puzzles and then Jenna taught me.           Beth had made some outstanding biscuits and Graham was taking orders for omelets.   I’ve never had an eight egg omelet before.   I don’t know how many eggs were actually used.   But that is what it looked like.   We were definitely fed well.         After the beading class, we toured downtown McMinnville and were invited to sample various vinegars, jellies, syrups, and spreads.   We had sampled Amish butter just the nig...