We did nothing of significance yesterday, as it rained all day, so there was nothing exciting to report. Today we had overcast skies and that was good enough for me! We drove north to Yachats and worked our way back south to Florence, taking in everything we wanted to do. We had heavy fog at times, but we didn't let that get in the way of what we wanted to do. It seemed when we needed the fog to lift, it did. Cape Perpetua was an awesome place to watch the high waves come in and flap against the basalt rocks below. We saw the 'spouting horns' again, and we even saw a group of sea lions. This is where we met John Mares, retired professor from Iowa State Veterinary School, and he volunteers at the Devil's Churn. He was most colorful and great to talk to and learn about the area. He knew Doc Bristol from Waunakee, who was a professor at the Madison Vet. School. Again, it is a small world. We hiked up to Heceta Head Lighthouse and did the tour there, which is touted as the most photographed lighthouse, and if you see one on a calendar, this is probably the one! It was stunning. Our geo-caching took us to Darlingtonia State Natural Site and this is where the Californica Plant is found. It is a cobra like carnivorous plant, and we found it most fascinating! We ended the day by going to the Waterfront Depot, a highly recommended restaurant on the Siuslaw River, overlooking the decorative bridge designed by McCullough. Of course, we had fresh seafood. Because I had no pictures to post yesterday, I'm making up for it today!
John Mares, retired professor of Vet. Med at Iowa State
Gorgeous view of the high tide
View from our hike to Heceta Head Lighthouse
Can you see another McCullough Bridge?
View of the living quarters for the lighthouse residents
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Carnivorous Plants at Darlingtonia State Natural Site
Arches under the picturesque bridge in Florence
McCullough Bridge at night
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