Highest temp noticed today 29C/84FOnly experienced the above temp intermittently when I strayed inland. Most of my day was spent along the coast with temps of 15C/59F.
Left Gold Beach in fog and had fog for a few hours. Since most of my trip today was in cool weather I was glad I decided to wear my motorcycle pants instead of jeans. Wore my cold weather gloves and put my polar fleece jacket on under my motorcycle jacket.
Hit some heavy winds in some places in mid Oregon so had to adjust riding to fit the conditions. From Coos Bay to Florence - a distance of about 64km/40mi - the Oregon Dunes were between me and the ocean. This is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America and in some places rise to 500 feet above sea level. Large areas have been designated for off-highway vehicle use and explains the high number of ATV rental places, dune buggies on trailers and along the road, and places advertising rides in multiple seat buggies.
Saw multiple signs warning of entering or leaving Tsunami Zones. Fortunately no earthquakes off shore so all that I saw were signs.
In Astoria now so just a few kilometers/miles from the Columbia River and Washington State on the other side.
Photos: Oregon coast and fog; ATVs on the dunes; Rough water where I experienced high winds; Gyser like effect in hole in rocks due to stormy weather.
1 comment:
Hi Ron - with the cool temperatures, do you find yourself thinking fondly of Needles and the desert? NOT!
Home is waiting for you but take your time and enjoy the ride. Love Ruth
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