DOWN WITH THE BREHMS, 13 SEPTEMBER, 12

Bon jour from Pacific City. Hope all is well with all of you. Things are well with us. I passed a couple of kidney stones earlier in the week, which slowed down my hiking, but back to normal now. We will be here for another week, then down to Neskowin for a few days, and over to Junction City for our new floor covering.

BLACKBERRIES GROWING IN OUR CAMPSITE

We have such a great campsite here, an ocean view, if we stretch. We are surrounded on three sides by blackberry bushes, and as you can see, are in various stages of ripeness, so we have a fresh batch every day.

THREE CAPES, NETARTS, OR.

After 3 days of dreary fog, clouds, wind and rain, the sun came out in all it's glory. We got in the Jeep and took off North on the coastal road west of 101. The views were spectacular, and small fishing villages abundant. We did some beach walking, and sampled the local, caught 10 minutes ago, sea food, oysters, clams, and local beer.

OCEANSIDE,OR. THE HANGING VILLAGE

This is the beach hugging village of Oceanside. Built around a small bay, and populated by the kind of people who must have their tax rates increased. Damn those rich folks!!

HAYSTACK ROCK, CAPE KIWANDA

One of the biggest features of Pacific City is Haystack Rock. Note the little tea pot handle on the right side. One of the most remarkable things about the Oregon Coast, is the size and number of rock protrusions beyond the surf.

MINI MUSHROOM growing out of MOSSY LOG

The weather has remained friendly, so yesterday we took a drive to the South end of Tillamook, and hiked back into see Munson Falls. Talk about a thick forest, I was expecting Jurassic Park to open up before us. Besides the huge trees, there is lots of moss, ferns, exotic jungle flowers, and seeping streams everywhere.

HANSEL UND GRETEL LOST IN THE FOREST

Almost to Munson Falls. As you can see in the background, huge trees have fallen in the area, and the trail has been closed to most people, but I gave us permission to go on a little bit further.

MUNSON FALLS, NEAR TILAMOOK

Here it is, the big attraction. Probably a lot heavier in the Spring, but enjoyable in the middle of September as well.

TRAIL TREKKER

The trail in and out was pretty easy, even for old folks in their 70's. We are hoping for continued good weather, all the way back to South Dakota, and the happy trails to San Diego in November or December.

DIRTY ROTTEN SNAKE IN THE GRASS

Life is just full of surprises, like almost stepping on a huge venomous snake. Luckily, this guy was neither huge nor venomous, but he surprised me just the same. Until next time, take care, have fun and laugh. God Bless....