The weather and temperature at the coast can be so different compared to Portland, but I prepared. It generally {note generally} is quite a bit cooler, and blue skies are not guaranteed. Let me tell you, I prepared!!! Yup - the mothership - unlike the rest of the family - was dressed appropriately. Long pants, short sleeve shirt, cardigan...you know, it is the Oregon Coast. The girlies and Ron on the other hand were in shorts {dress}, and of course short sleeve shirts; do not worry, this mothership prepared. Warm leggings, long sleeve shirts, and jackets were brought along for everyone. Being cold is just no fun - right?!
We decided to go to Oswald West and take the hikelet {= a very short hike more a walk}through the magical forest to Short Sands Beach. This is a surfer's beach and in a beautiful cove. We have been there plenty of times and it is always so worth the visit. As a side note, we {pre kids} have gone on a couple fantastic longer hikes there - magnificent views, and a beautiful hike {Cape Falcon}.
1-1/2 hours later we arrive at Oswald left and the temperature is...eighty-seven degrees {yes, 87F} at the Oregon Coast. Ahhhhmmmm, yes it was hot at the beach and I was dressed completely inappropriate plus {of course} I did not bring any swim suits for the girlies. Again, this is the Oregon Coast and no,
A beautiful hikelet through the magical forest where a couple of fairies walked with the girlies....truly magical...
Putting on sun screen - Playing in the sand
Playing in the "lake"
Can you see the elephant?
