Yesterday was one of the best days we've had on the road trip - on many levels. First, was a leisurely dune buggy ride on the Oregon sand dunes. It was suppose to be a family activity which usually fails to please everyone. We had less adventurous young kids, thrill-seeking adults, and more seasoned elders - all with their own level of expectations to contend with.The mood of the excursion was immediately set when we were all tightly buckled into our seats with professional race car harnesses. The ones that go over both your shoulders and buckle together in the middle of your chest. As we exited from the wooded staging area, our first impression was the shear expanse of the dunes - as far as we could see, 32,000 acres to be precise. Our second impression was the kick of the dune buggy. There were 10 of us on the dune buggy and we went from 0 to 50 up a dune way too fast. What made it even more exhilarating was that we went down the dune even faster.
It was one of the best roller coaster rides I've ever been on with the beauty of the Oregon coast sprawled out around us. Everyone had a great time, and we agreed that this would be an annual activity for us. Even after two showers, a dip in the hot tub, and numerous Q-tips, I knew I had a good time because I'm still digging the sand out of my ears.
For dinner, we had our last family dinner at a great local seafood restaurant that offered all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab. I, as a value eater, was immediately drawn to this proposition. I will concede that I didn't eat as much as I had wanted. But when my mouth starting to lose the ability to taste the crab, I knew that I had enough.
Finally, we said goodbye to Krista's family. It was extremely sad to say goodbye after two weeks any many adventures. We offered to take the kids with us, but they steadfastly said no - smart kids. Thank you, Soubanh & Kara, for letting us play with your kids and giving us your bed. Thanks, kids, for being so cute. Thank you, D&Y, for your hospitality. As we say in Hawaii, thank you for your kokua.
2 comments:
You are so welcome, my son.
The number of showers does not seem to matter. I think that there was still sand in my bed this morning!
It has only been one day and I'm missing you two already. Suddenly December seems like a long way off.
love you, Mom
O.K. you guys are slacking. I expected pictures of the caves and the mussells and the redwoods. What's up?
Can't wait to see what you've been up to since we left you. I've got to live vicariously through you 'cause all I've got to look forward to today are dishes, laundry, pool cleaning, and getting ready for school. Yuck!
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