Best Seaside Resort: Ironically, it's SEASIDE, Oregon
Dumpiest RV Resort: SUNSET LAKE, Warrington, WA State
Best Detour: LOON LAKE, Oregon, off Hwy 101, 7 miles west of Reedsport
RV ground right next to the beach, quiet, quaint, a location straight from a Stephen King novel.
Most Amazing Nature: SAND DUNES off the Oregon coast . Here is the Wikipedia link
Second Best: REDWOODS, Northern California
Quietest Spot for a Good Night Sleep: Mill Hill, California right in the middle of the Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Most boring Boardwalk: EUREKA, northern California
Seriously, it's a dump. Approximately 300 meters of Nothing, no shops, no entertainment, no atmosphere.
Best Strawberry Ice-Cream: Funny enough, in EUREKA at LIVING THE DREAM!
They marinade their strawberries in balsamic vinegar for extra flavour extraction. You need to taste it to believe it! The best ever! ( I am a self proclaimed expert in this flavour- it has been my favourite since I can remember....).
Best Marketing Ploy: ASHLAND, Oregon
Ashland brings Shakespeare to the masses; they make it easy for all of us to understand, sit through and enjoy old English classics. In a nutshell, old English translated into common English!
This town created their whole existence around Shakespeare , sort of!
Let's be all honest here, only the most hard core of English literature fans can sit through a proper production of e.g. Hamlet - It takes full concentration on your behalf to understand old English, patience and a soft cushion for your butt. This whole spectacle takes 4 hours! Yes, I 'suffered' through it. I had the privilege of watching one of England's finest live and in action: Mr. Kenneth Brennagh, Gods gift to the stage! Therefore, I have to give this clever town my thumbs up!
Alfresco Live entertainment for the masses, lots of fun shops, a well designed park, plenty of parking and an easy going attitude towards arts! Well done Ashland!
Most adventurous, fun activity we did as a family: WILD WATER RAFTING down Rogue River in Cold Hill, Oregon
Coldest Water to swim in: The PACIFIC, brrrrr
Biggest Disappointment for Fish & Chips:
The presentation was fabulous, the chips were ok, the fish was fresh with no season, spice and / or taste! Oh how I dislike a chef who plays it safe! Put your finger into the pot of seasoning and show me what you stand for!
Best Shopping Deal: Adidas soccer cleats for $ 30.00 a pair for the boys at SEATTLE'S OUTLET VILLAGE!
Best Deals: OREGON! NO SALES TAX! The price you see is the price you pay! Hurrah!
Best people to hang out with:
Our own family! Yes, it can be done, 24/7 for 14 days straight!
Apart from hanging out with the family, we met quite a few very nice RVers along the way. We had a nice chat, exchanged information, shared stories - and waived good-bye. No obligation, no promises, none of the 'let's stay in touch, drop by when you are in the area" kind of talk. Because we know by now this ain't going to happen anyway! Magic moments and fun memories, that what they are!
Overall Rating of the trip: 10 out of 10!
Christina! Thank you for visiting my blog! Wow what a trip you had here! We have done this one before too with our family...would love to do it again. I do adore Oregon!
ReplyDeleteHope you made it back from Krause Berry Farm with your lovely berry pie in hand...it was so very nice to meet you. YOu are an amazing person...and very encouraging to all. My email address is bluebirdkoralee@gmail.com Hope the rest of your Summer goes well...enjoy that sunshine!