While Alan and I were on the coast we went to the old town district in Newport where the big fishing boats dock.
When I lived in Oregon, this was one of my favorite places to come for a day trip. There's always something to see and do -- I've taken lots of photos of the boats. There are also lots of little shops to visit, and places to grab a bite to eat.
There is one area along the bay where there are some old docks tied that are favored by sea lions! People can stand on the higher docs and look down on the sea lions as they snooze in the sun. They bark and call to each other and fight for their spot on the docks. I get the biggest kick out of them!
I'm not sure what draws them to the docks other than lots of easy snacks when the for-hire fishing boats clean the daily catch. Maybe for the sea lions that's reason enough!
Oh My, I just LOVE your photos and stories. I feel like I'm on the trip with you. That sea lion is a character, it looks as though it's saying, in a voice like Alfred Hitchcock "hey, you with the camera, over hear", haha. TFS.
Posted by: JUANITA | August 28, 2007 at 08:03 AM
His little pose made me think of the new SU stamp "Dare to be Fabulous!" Awesome picture!
Posted by: trish | August 16, 2007 at 10:50 PM
fabulous pictures!
Posted by: Debi aka debils | August 16, 2007 at 04:36 PM
OMG, I swear that sea lion is posing for you!!! Fantastic pictures! I love it when you share them with us.
Posted by: Novell | August 16, 2007 at 09:30 AM
Oh, I LOVE Newport! These are great pictures! When we were camped at South Beach we heard the seals barking at night, and at first I thought it was dogs, but when I realized it was the seals, I was delighted and let them lull me to sleep in my tent with a grin on my face!! Thanks for sharing the pics!! Jeanne in Idaho...
Posted by: JeanneH | August 16, 2007 at 07:54 AM
I don't know how you get animals to pose like you do. Very cool pics.
Posted by: Sherri | August 16, 2007 at 07:01 AM
Hahahaha!! Looks like the sea lion is saying "here, take a picture of my best side!" How cute! Love the boat picture as well. Hope you are enjoying your stay!
Posted by: Dotty | August 16, 2007 at 06:59 AM
Looks like fun! I love those sea lions, I think they are the cutest!
Posted by: Michele | August 16, 2007 at 06:58 AM
Fantastic pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: LoraL | August 16, 2007 at 06:07 AM
Beautiful pictures :O)
Posted by: thedvinemissm | August 16, 2007 at 05:52 AM
Great photos, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: flossie | August 16, 2007 at 05:46 AM
Looks like a really fun place! That sea lion looks like a real snob! I love them but then I love all animals.
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | August 16, 2007 at 03:17 AM
OMG, anna! great shot of these gorgeous creatures! too sweet!
Posted by: Mercy | August 16, 2007 at 01:37 AM