September 8, 2012
Oceanside RV Park, Charleston, Oregon
Having spent a relaxing Labor Day in Florence, it was time to resume our leisurely trek south on US-101, the “Oregon Coast Highway”. Our destination was Oceanside RV Park, just past Charleston, which is just west of Coos Bay. Wait a minute! Weren’t we just in Coos Bay in June? Yes, but that was for a RV Rally. This time, it’s all about the beach!
Of course, weather patterns being what they are, we were back to the cloudy and foggy weather. No matter; it’s great to be at a park that’s within walking distance of the beach. Geri and the pups thoroughly enjoyed themselves. OK; I like it too. Of course, we probably tracked a few pounds of sand into the coach in the process, but that’s why we have a vacuum.
Flowers were in bloom here as well, although many were just past their peak so I got some pictures as they were fading.
Our friends Wayne and Eva were in town as well, although they stay at a different park near the marina. We caught up with them several times. Wayne and his friend, Bob, actually saw us driving through town as we arrived and stopped by the RV Park. They’re big into the fishing experience, and had great plans for a tuna dinner but got skunked during a full day trip out in the ocean. We heard through the grapevine that most of the locals had the same experience, which was odd because conditions were supposedly “in the zone”.
They made up for the reluctant tuna the following day, though, with a great haul of crabs. Geri helped with the cleaning, Bob did the steaming, and we ate our fill. We hardly made a dent in the catch, though, so Geri, Eva, and their friends Sally and Eve did a masterful job of picking the remainder. Eva packed up some for us to take on the road, so crab cakes are in our future.
We probably could have stayed longer, but the Park could only give us a reservation for five nights, so tomorrow we’ll continue our journey...
1 comment:
I like crab.....
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