Just last week here in Oregon we were hovering around 100 degrees. On Thursday I believe it hit 106 degrees and my daughter said let's go to the beach. Off we drove with my live-in gardener, daughter, grandson, grandson's good friend, and me. We packed our lunch and drove the 1 1/2 hours to our favorite spot at the seaside.
A lot of people had the same idea, but finally we found parking at Oswald West (Gnome Beach) and with about 1/4 mile hike we were at the water.
I love this hike because it takes us through gorgeous old growth trees. My children call it Gnome Beach because many of the trees have holes where the gnomes must live.
And here were are! The beach was a bit misty when we arrived, but as the afternoon moved along the sun came out. How wonderful the cool air felt.
Oh! I forgot there was a white dog in the car too. The dogs loved running along the waters edge as much as the people loved scampering in the water, getting our toes wet, and avoiding getting a full dunk in the waves.
But some came prepared to ride the waves and it was fun to watch them come and go.
This is one of my favorites beaches. It actually is a cove wrapped in trees and cliffs.
My live-in gardener started stacking rocks and after awhile we were surrounded in stacks.
As we climbed the hill to return home to our hot houses there was one last look back to remember a special day by the sea.
And we walked again through the trees.
It was a special day away, a much needed day by the sea.
When you are having a hot summer day, how do you cool yourself?
Do you go to the water, up in the hills, jump in a pool, or sit by a fan?
This week our days are back to normal temperatures and I am delighted in each day once again.
Happy weekend, dear friends!
