I'm home again after a wonderful trip to Oregon to see my dearest friends.
I had a GREAT time, and it was hard to leave the clean, crisp air of Oregon behind. We spent Saturday at the coast, visiting favorite beaches, and just enjoying the day. The Florence bridge is such a historic place.
And the waterfront in Florence is always busy with local, and visiting, fishermen.
The weather was perfect - we were quite comfortable in just jeans and t-shirts. There were lots of amazing tide pools to explore! They were full of little fish and hermit crabs.
There's really nothing like visiting the Oregon coast. It ranks right up there as one of my favorite places to visit. In the late afternoon, a big fog bank rolled in and covered the beach with a thick, heavy mist so we headed into Yachats for dinner. I had fresh pan fried razor clams, and they were deeee-LISH!
Sunday we went to a local farm to pick up fresh produce and a few pumpkins and gourds for Halloween.
The local produce in Eugene is something to be seen... it's just phenomenal.
Pears, fresh from the trees on the farm. Delicious!
Potatoes so fresh, they still had that wonderful earthy smell to them. Mmmm!
Pumpkins, in all shapes and sizes, ready for carving!
And I couldn't believe the tomatoes. YUM!!
I wanted to take a dozen of these home and roast them right up!
How about some winter squash for long-term storage! Imagine how wonderful these will be mid-winter, when the air is cold... I'd like a dinner invitation, please!
More peppers, and lots of fresh greens...
This display of beans put my garden's bounty to shame!
They had spinach and carrots right next to each other, and they both smelled so good!
There are very large fields full of pumpkins for those who want to take a wagon ride out to the fields, but we opted to stay close to the farm stand where there were lots of pumpkins to choose from.
And where we could have THIS! It was a great ending to a wonderful day at the farm!
Every moment was spent with friends, and I had a wonderful time! I am so grateful for their friendship, and hospitality.
As for me today, I am still sick. Tonight, my temp is up nearly 3*. After literally two days of being in bed, medicated, you'd think I'd be feeling better. But I feel like I've been hit by a bus, and sound even worse! What a dreadful end to a beautiful vacation! *grin*
But we got a little rain this evening, so I can't complain.
These produce look healthy to eat! This is a must-visit market because of the freshness and the quality of the fruits and vegetables they sell. The Danish acorns are tempting, and so are the pears.
Posted by: Jamie Keifer | February 18, 2012 at 07:19 AM
Nothing better than a visit to the Oregon Coast, in my humble opinion. :) Your photos are beautiful and make me want to be able to draw (especially those fat pumpkins!). P.S. Do you take Vitamin D3? My doctor said I was low in it, and since I started taking it, I have fewer colds and illnesses . . . something to think about. Hope you feel better SOON!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | October 31, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Pictures are absolutely beautiful. Especially, that bridge. WOW!
Posted by: Lora Lauhoff | October 30, 2011 at 05:10 PM
Wow what a great bunch of photos. I just love the OR coast, haven't been in awhile but there's so much to see and do there.
Sorry to hear you came back feeling sickly, hope you are better by now. Hugs
Posted by: Ida | October 29, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Looks like you had a fabulous trip,love the photos of those beautiful veggies, that bridge is awesome. You have such a fabulous eye for photo's, thanks so much for sharing the beauty of your trip.
Posted by: Rose Kerry | October 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM
I can sympathize with your dad. Mountains? Beaches? Decisions, decisions. Gorgeous pictures. PNW had best weather of the country all summer. Not compare your poor drought-stricken garden with Oregon! Get better soon!
Posted by: kathynruss | October 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Oh Anna - Please feel better soon!!!
Your photos are fabulous and make me want to eat more vegetables!!! Nice.
Hugs!
Posted by: Sharli | October 28, 2011 at 07:33 PM
Now I'm hungry...I'll take one of those pears! Hoping your feeling better soooon!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | October 28, 2011 at 05:43 PM
I am so glad you could get up here and that you had a good time! Lone Pine closes on Monday (until spring); I may have to frame your photo's for the kitchen to get me through the winter ;)
Posted by: MicheleP | October 28, 2011 at 04:56 PM
Papa Wight, ohhh sounds like an invitation I would LOVE to accept! It would be a blast meeting all of you in person. :) *sigh* Just wishin.... hugs....
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 28, 2011 at 02:23 PM
So beautiful, Anna...your camera has been very busy! Hey, I'm sorry you're sick - I've had this thing for about 14-15 days, and I've been coughing so hard my voice is GONE! Let's all get well, 'K? XOXO
Posted by: Jeanne in Idaho | October 28, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Carol Dee, When we get the date and spot picked out along the coast, I'll let you know, and no One or Two more would not even be noticed. Just a few more groceries and dont forgt your camera and solid beach shoes! Kites are available anywhere along the coast.
Posted by: DK Wight | October 28, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Comments on the photos later. I think you need to call your doctor today. You should be feeling a bit better by now. The bronchitis could be turning into pneumonia. Your fever should not be going up. It is fighting more infection. Please call your doctor today. Please, pretty please?
Posted by: Shala Carter | October 28, 2011 at 09:56 AM
OK, that settles it. We are renting a house at the beach next summer for a week,you pick the spot and agent and time. we'll call the all girls and brother & sister have a blast of a week! since we didn't make it this year my "batteries" are getting run down. Ah, Yachats....and why do I live in the mountains again?
Posted by: DK Wight | October 28, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Great photo's! You could almost smell the veggies! Hope you can turn a corner today with the help of the medicine and get to feeling better real soon!
Posted by: Sherri D. | October 28, 2011 at 07:52 AM
The produce looks amazing, would love to have stuff like that here in NC! Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Tanya | October 28, 2011 at 05:44 AM
I have never been to Oregon. I must add it to the places I want to vacation, someday! What beautiful scenery and a fabulous farm stand. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. :) Get Well QUICK. Hugs....
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 28, 2011 at 04:59 AM
Yummmmm! Those veggies look sooooo good! Hope you get feeling better pretty darn quick!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | October 28, 2011 at 04:05 AM