We went to Oregon two weeks ago for a family reunion. We decided to venture out a few days early so Craig could experience more of Oregon. It was BEAUTIFUL there!
One thing we did was go to the Oregon State Aquarium in Newport:
A ginormous alaskan king crab. They look really gross but taste really yummy!
A sea otter swimming by casually after being fed.
Craig in a tunnel of fish like in the movie 'Jaws'. Du du. Du du. Du du.
We also went the Oregon State Zoo in Portland. For some reason they were having a dinosaur display. So we went to check it out. We went on a dinosaur 4D ride and got to wear these oh so attractive glasses. It was worth taking a picture of.
Another thing we did at the zoo was feed birds. When I say 'we', I really mean Craig. I was too afraid to feed the birds. You go into this huge exhibit and there are birds flying (and doing natural bodily functions from being fed too much) EVERYWHERE. At one point 2 birds landed on Craig's shoulders. I teased him that they were going to pick at his ears. It was cool still.
We also got a change to hike Multnomah Falls. It is about 30 minutes outside of Portland. It is amazing. You drive down the freeway and all of a sudden you see this beautiful water fall. It was a great hike!
Of course we went to the beach! We actually went to several which include: Nye State Beach, Agate Beach, Depoe Bay and Yacuina Bay to name a few. It was so fun to walk the beach! We were lucky and went to Cannon Beach at minus tide and were able to see some of the coolest sea life. Incase you are wondering Craig caught a small crab and is only pretending to eat it.
We also went to Seaside where we ate the best crab dinner ever! We went to Astoria and saw the Astoria Column (a lighthouse). While we were in Astoria we went to the meritime museum and learned a lot about boats and the coastgaurd. It made want to come home and watch the movie, 'The Guardian'. We went and did some Lewis & Clarke stuff: Fort Clackamas, Fort Stevens. We hit Lincoln City and went to the Tanger Outlet there. The only thing we came home with was some s'mores popcorn. One of my favorite places we went was to a candy shop called 'Aunt Belinda's'. Wonder why I liked it so much?! It was all wonderful! I highly recommend Oregon to anyone who is thinking of going on vacation!
Wow, Belinda! You guys did a lot! Oregon looks like fun!
how fun!!! glad you guys enjoyed it! definitely on my list of future vacations!
Great pics. Looks like you had fun.
Looks like Oregon was a blast! Isn't traveling so much fun with hubbies??
You blog is way cute by the way!
Cute pictures!! It looks and sounds like you guys had a great time and saw a TON of stuff!! Can't wait to hear your stories!!
why didn't you take me with you!?! I need a vacations!
you guys are so cute.