Jen, growing up in Southern California, I was not used to seeing large trees and driftwood along the shoreline like I do in the PNW. The size of some of the trees that get washed ashore is mind boggling!
Thanks, Vicki. Yes, it's a runway. We watched small (single engine) planes land and take off all week long. I even got a video of one landing as we were standing near the runway. I'll share it later next week.
Gorgeous! The sky so blue there and the wood so pretty. I once lived in the Northwest for 3 years around Seattle (1990-93) and so I recall my days & travels there. Glad you help me revisit the beauty with your posts.
Susan, other than one day of rain, we had gorgeous weather on our trip. There's nothing quite like the contrast between a brilliant blue sky and deep green forests. We so love living in the PNW. Where abouts near Seattle? My dad and stepmom lived on Lake Union on their 48' Richardson and then moved over to Kingston (WA) before finally moving over to Des Moines (WA). We love both OR and WA and had we not wound up in Depoe Bay, we might have considered Sequim. I'm glad you're enjoying my posts. Take care.
I lived two years on the hill in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle and then 1 year at Lake Forest Park area along Lake Washington -- both were good spots. Parts of the PNW are a treasure!
Nice areas! Before moving onto their boat, my dad lived in the Madrona area and then up on Queen Anne Hill. He was a priest at Epiphany Parish and St. Mark's Cathedral
I was just remarking to Eric yesterday that we rarely see driftwood here in Florida. Just a dock here and there that's been blown away in a hurricane, LOL. Your photos are beautiful.
Laurel, I don't remember seeing any driftwood on the beaches in Southern California, either. I asked Google why the PNW has so much driftwood on its beaches and got this logical response: The land is covered with an abundance of trees, which fall into numerous rivers, and float down into the ocean. In winter storms, powerful waves toss the logs back up onto the beaches. Makes sense to me!
These are such good pictures. If you close your eyes a bit as you look at the first one you can imagine it's a ancient creature rising up from the waters. Ok, maybe I've been listening to scary stories on the LORE podcast a lot lately :)
I love all the driftwood along the coast in the PNW. That's something I haven't seen anywhere else. Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteJen, growing up in Southern California, I was not used to seeing large trees and driftwood along the shoreline like I do in the PNW. The size of some of the trees that get washed ashore is mind boggling!
DeleteI love all of these, especially the first one and the end of a runway(?)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vicki. Yes, it's a runway. We watched small (single engine) planes land and take off all week long. I even got a video of one landing as we were standing near the runway. I'll share it later next week.
DeleteBeautiful photos--everything looks so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenclair. It was very peaceful. Perfect pre-election vibes!
DeleteGorgeous! The sky so blue there and the wood so pretty. I once lived in the Northwest for 3 years around Seattle (1990-93) and so I recall my days & travels there. Glad you help me revisit the beauty with your posts.
ReplyDeleteSusan, other than one day of rain, we had gorgeous weather on our trip. There's nothing quite like the contrast between a brilliant blue sky and deep green forests. We so love living in the PNW. Where abouts near Seattle? My dad and stepmom lived on Lake Union on their 48' Richardson and then moved over to Kingston (WA) before finally moving over to Des Moines (WA). We love both OR and WA and had we not wound up in Depoe Bay, we might have considered Sequim. I'm glad you're enjoying my posts. Take care.
DeleteI lived two years on the hill in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle and then 1 year at Lake Forest Park area along Lake Washington -- both were good spots. Parts of the PNW are a treasure!
DeleteNice areas! Before moving onto their boat, my dad lived in the Madrona area and then up on Queen Anne Hill. He was a priest at Epiphany Parish and St. Mark's Cathedral
DeleteI was just remarking to Eric yesterday that we rarely see driftwood here in Florida. Just a dock here and there that's been blown away in a hurricane, LOL. Your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLaurel, I don't remember seeing any driftwood on the beaches in Southern California, either. I asked Google why the PNW has so much driftwood on its beaches and got this logical response: The land is covered with an abundance of trees, which fall into numerous rivers, and float down into the ocean. In winter storms, powerful waves toss the logs back up onto the beaches. Makes sense to me!
DeleteWhat lovely photos. We have a bit of driftwood here along the Texas Gulf Coast beaches, but mostly near where the rivers pour into the gulf.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deb! I love how some pieces look like animals or birds. I see a heron in one of these pieces. :)
DeleteThese are such good pictures. If you close your eyes a bit as you look at the first one you can imagine it's a ancient creature rising up from the waters. Ok, maybe I've been listening to scary stories on the LORE podcast a lot lately :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Iliana. Yes, I can see that creature rising out of the water! I also see a heron in the closeup of one of my pictures. Can you see it?
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