Ms Katie talked often about two favorite places where she and Dad would stop.
"There is a place where you can pull in and watch the ocean from the car." She's right - we found it! In Depoe Bay, OR there is a lookout point where you can park looking toward the ocean. When it is cold and windy you don't have to get out of the car; very nice when you are getting older and the wind could knock you off your feet! So while Ms Katie was mesmerized by the waves, I braved the wind and took a look around. Depoe Bay is also the home of the 'world's smallest harbor'. It is a small bay with a tiny inlet for fishing boats to pass through so they can safely dock. There is a story of a past fishing trip, including a couple people that some of us know well, where the water was so rough and the swells so high, men were standing among the rocks on either side of the inlet holding life preservers just in case the boats passing through were thrown against the rocks!
"We have to find that cafe where Dad loved the clam chowder." We found that too! Dory Cove in Lincoln City. The clam chowder is delicious, like smooth triple cream cheese. It is thick and rich and the spoon stands up by itself!! Yes, Dad, I had a bowl in your honor!
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