As we got close to the wild life refuge/park at the end of
the peninsula, we took a road that led to the other side of the peninsula, to
where they harvest and grow oysters. Where the workin folks of the area live.
We ran right into history of this place we didn't expect, an oyster shuckin
place, where they were about to start their day. This place had been around for
many years you could tell, and so was the whole neighbourhood. Homes that had
been here since the late 1800, and early 1900's. Was nice to look around here
in the early morning, before people started moving too fast, not like they did
here!
Polly and I talked about what this place reminded us of, and
how well maintained it was, like a historical place, then we started to notice
signs on the fences, and yes it was a designated historical place, here in the
middle of nowhere, and we were wondering how we ran into this, as we hadn't
seen anywhere in all we had read, about this place. But as we got back on the
main road, there was a little sign telling you about it. Oysterville, was a nice treat for
us before we packed up, and left.
Got fuel in this little town Ocean Park before we left, diesel was cheaper
here than anywhere so far, $2.49 cash, or $2.54 on card. All in all a
good drive before we left Long Beach.
Cranberry RV Park is where we stayed for the 2 nights on
Long beach was mostly still asleep when we got back, except Gary, whom we met
the afternoon we pulled in. He hangs his hand out the window of his motor home,
and looks around the park, he knows all that goes on, and was really friendly.
Gave us a bag of ice to make Margaritas that first day we pulled in, so we
didn't have to drive to get it. He also gave us a package of his fresh caught
salmon for our dinner. He has old cars, like most people here do, a 55 Chevy,
that he has no place to work on right now. Like many he had a job, that quit on
him, before he wanted it to. His wife works here now, and soon he will collect
his pension, till then he will fish, and enjoy what he has.
Terry the park manager was real nice, gave us some local
info, and helped me with getting parts to repair the water valve on the toilet.
The evening before we left Terry and her husband pulled up beside Polly and
I in their car as we sat and enjoyed a
margarita in the afternoon sun. They had
just got back from a Dr. appointment, her hubby wasn't impressed, didn't like
what he was told to do... Like most of us, don't want to make a change as we
are used to doing what we do, the way we want to. Before they left, Terry's
hubby dropped a couple beers on our table, and said enjoy. Nice people, and we
will remember or stay here.
While Terry was gone, Julie came over, she helped when Terry
was gone, as park hostess. We had a good talk as she kept looking around
corners as who was coming and going. I am learning that some people are here
for a short time, and some are here as this is it, no house will be there's
again. Circumstances have been dealt late in life, and this may be it! Sickness
can really make things shitty, we just don't know how shitty till the day
comes, then it is too late to change it. My learning going forward is take care
of myself, and do what I want to before I fall by the wayside. Polly and I are
on the same track when it comes to doing what we want, before we expire! LOL, I like that way of saying done,
finished, the end... LOL
Today we are off to Depoe Bay, one of my favorite places on
this coast, one of the shortest distance between open ocean, and the harbour.
Bridge goes right over the inlet that boats have to maneuver. Then we will visit Newport, and check out the
Aquarium there, touted to be 1 of the best around.
Now for a walk on the beach before we leave.
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