May 2/Waldport,Oregon

Sitting down to do our blog this morning when Rob told me to come outside. There is a large group, pod, herd or whatever you call a bunch of seals out on a sandbar below us!
We are still coming up highway 101 along the coast. It is just how I expected Oregon to be. Craigy rocky shoreline with fabulous views of the ocean when you round the corners. The surprise has been the area of giant sand dunes! I would like to come back in 10 years to see where they have drifted. You can see where whole trees have been covered. In one spot they are starting to encroach on the village and highway!
The towns have either been/are harbours or logging centres. Did see some awful clearcutting, just like B.C.. The villages/towns are quaint and picturesque. Very charming. Rob even detoured when I spied a quilt shop so I could see what they had.
We stayed in a KOA last night sitting high on a sand cliff overlooking a lagoon. When the tide goes out there is quite the sandbar that shows up and hence the seals or they could be sea lions as there is a place called Sea Lion Caves that you can go to see them. This KOA is very quiet right now. We must be travelling on the shoulder season. A lot quieter than the previous day!

May 1/Brookings Oregon

Having been told by our friend, Flo, to watch for the local herd of Humbolt Elk as we headed north towards the Oregon border we were really keeping an eye out. She had told us that they usually hung out around this old red schoolhouse. We passed what we were sure was it but no elk. However, there is a place north of there where there is a sign posted telling you that there are elk in the area. So we stopped at the park, coaxed Daisy into the camper and went off in search of these elk. We did a 2.5 mile hike through towering redwoods, ferns and lots of climbing. Even saw a waterfall. It really was quite the hike. Those trees are HUGE and to get so up close and personal... it was quite something!  But, alas, no elk. So we freed Daisy from the camper and started heading back out to the highway when what to our wondering eyes should appear but a small herd of elk grazing in the field. There was probably about 20. It was hard to get pictures as they were so focussed on eating! But did manage to get a couple.
The scenery is full ohs and aws as we twisted and turned catching sight of the ocean or huge trees.
Stayed at  what we think is a municipal campground. It's right on the ocean at the port with great views. A little busy with the cars and trucks circling. We had the feeling of deja vu of another campground we had stayed at in Saskatchewan ( but that's another story for another time). It is a lovley park with lots of grass and long beach. The harbour even sprts to immense lazy seals. i take them to be harbour seals (haa haa)The weather was great, meaning no wind and lots of warm sun. Although, I've still had to but the flannel sheets back on. Really not liking this cooler weather! I like my shorts and sandals! Even my lovely tan is starting to fade.