Today was a lazy day. We didn't have to drive anywhere and had no schedule, so we slept in late and had a late breakfast. Sandy was making desserts for their restaurant and we chatted with her while we ate Cheerios. She suggested that we walk around Manzanita and check out the beach and shops, so that's what we did.
There are a lot more houses in Manzanita than I had imagined. Quite a nice little town and some of them had great views right on the ocean. We walked along the beach a little, but the wind was a bit chilly so we headed back up the main street past all of the shops and restaurants. It was getting close to about 11am and many people were driving and walking about down the beach and into the shops. We went back to Harvey & Sandy's and decided to get some lunch over in Cannon Beach. They suggested that we try Wayfarer's and then Ecola State Park. So that's what we did.
Wayfarer's had great clam chowder and a fantastic view of the ocean and Haystack Rock. We were surprised that we didn't have to wait to be seated as the place wasn't very busy at all. I guess the summer season is winding down for them, even though the weather seems to be perfect!
We then headed north to Ecola State Park. The forest in this park was amazing! So thick in places it seemed like it was getting dark even though it was 1 in the afternoon! The trails in the park follow some of the trails that Lewis & Clark walked in 1806 searching for a beached whale. Ecola means whale in Clatsop and Tillamook tribal languages. We also had great views of the beaches and the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.
The hike was a bit steeper than we thought it would be, but we made it ok. In the middle of our hike we heard sirens that seemed to stop nearby. About an hour later as we were heading back to the parking lot, we heard and saw a rescue helicopter fly over and then hover nearby. We thought it would fly away by the time we reached the parking lot, but it was still there. Someone had to be rescued from one of the other hiking trails in Ecola Park. They airlifted the person out and flew off. I overheard one of the paramedics who arrived earlier say something about heart trouble. I guess Phoenix isn't the only place where stupid people hike.
On our way back to H & S we stopped at a couple of pullouts along the road and got some great pics of Manzanita and the beach. We then had another great dinner at the Terra Cotta Cafe. Mike had the special: horseradish encrusted porkchop and I had Harvey's famous spaghetti and meatball. Yes, only one huge meatball!
Tomorrow we sleep after all of that hiking about! I also hope to add some pictures in a couple of days when we have access to high speed internet. Harvey only has dial-up, ridiculous! Maybe we can get him into the 21st century while we're here! :)
There are a lot more houses in Manzanita than I had imagined. Quite a nice little town and some of them had great views right on the ocean. We walked along the beach a little, but the wind was a bit chilly so we headed back up the main street past all of the shops and restaurants. It was getting close to about 11am and many people were driving and walking about down the beach and into the shops. We went back to Harvey & Sandy's and decided to get some lunch over in Cannon Beach. They suggested that we try Wayfarer's and then Ecola State Park. So that's what we did.
Wayfarer's had great clam chowder and a fantastic view of the ocean and Haystack Rock. We were surprised that we didn't have to wait to be seated as the place wasn't very busy at all. I guess the summer season is winding down for them, even though the weather seems to be perfect!
We then headed north to Ecola State Park. The forest in this park was amazing! So thick in places it seemed like it was getting dark even though it was 1 in the afternoon! The trails in the park follow some of the trails that Lewis & Clark walked in 1806 searching for a beached whale. Ecola means whale in Clatsop and Tillamook tribal languages. We also had great views of the beaches and the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.
The hike was a bit steeper than we thought it would be, but we made it ok. In the middle of our hike we heard sirens that seemed to stop nearby. About an hour later as we were heading back to the parking lot, we heard and saw a rescue helicopter fly over and then hover nearby. We thought it would fly away by the time we reached the parking lot, but it was still there. Someone had to be rescued from one of the other hiking trails in Ecola Park. They airlifted the person out and flew off. I overheard one of the paramedics who arrived earlier say something about heart trouble. I guess Phoenix isn't the only place where stupid people hike.
On our way back to H & S we stopped at a couple of pullouts along the road and got some great pics of Manzanita and the beach. We then had another great dinner at the Terra Cotta Cafe. Mike had the special: horseradish encrusted porkchop and I had Harvey's famous spaghetti and meatball. Yes, only one huge meatball!
Tomorrow we sleep after all of that hiking about! I also hope to add some pictures in a couple of days when we have access to high speed internet. Harvey only has dial-up, ridiculous! Maybe we can get him into the 21st century while we're here! :)
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