Saturday at the Beach

The tide was out so here is the beach view!!

It had sprinkled all night and into the morning, but  we decided to go on a walk anyway.  It was dry when we started but we were all damp by the time we got back.

We were really very slow moving, but we finally got on the road.  We made a couple of stops on our way to lunch at the Side Door Cafe.  One stop was the Red Cock.  This is one of our favorite stores. It is full of Bohemian type clothes, unique jewelry and funky odds and ends.  Last year we were thinking that it might not still be there because of a death in the family.  This year we found that it had been bought.  The new owners were going to keep the feeling of the store but have less in it and change it some.  They were getting rid of a lot of the stock at very cheap prices.  So we all bought stuff.  They are aiming for local, fair trade and Bohemian.  We will see what they make of it. They plan to do a big remodel.

We did not actually get our lunch until nearly 2 pm.  I was really hungry.

I had  a delicious tuna melt

After lunch one car with to the outlet mall and the other car went back to the house. Barbara, Olivia and I went back to the house.

On the way back to the house I saw this statue.  After we got back I went on a long walk.  It was a nice day so I did a beach walk.

There were several dead jellyfish washed ashore

Very nice weather.  Sunny but not too hot.

Perfect time for a glass of wine.

Olivia and Kris

Sharon, Barbara, Olivia & Kris - It is 5 o'clock somewhere.

Around 7 pm the dinner crew got started.  

regular salad, caprese skewers, shrimp cocktail, and I made masala dosas.

Then we had time to watch the sunset.

I wish I could photo shop that wire out of there.

Barbara, Olivia & Kris

Olivia modeling her new purchase.

Ah, what an evening.  It was clear enough that we got to see the stars but no shooting stars.  I even went out around 2 am to check it out.  Maybe there were too many porch lights on.  

Summer Beach Weekend - Friday

On Friday at 10:30 am, Barbara S, Kris, Olivia and I met at Sharon's, to head out to the beach. Judy, was going to join us but her ex-husband just died the previous week and her 2 daughters were arriving this weekend to take care of things. We did our ABC wine tour.  We started at Arcane Winery down in the north Salem area.

A very protective dog.  Once we got in to start tasting he stopped barking.

complimentary cheese & crackers

After tasting we sat and had our brown bag lunches.

Then we bought some wine to take with us.

Next stop, Bethel Heights.

beautiful place

Funny artwork in the bathrooms.  They hung up pieces of equipment and then hung a frame around each.

an old wine press

This was very expensive wine so we did not buy much. Sure tasty though.

Cubanisimo winery was our final stop.  I like their motto - Pride, Passion and Pinot.  

the owner was from Cuba and so the Cuban theme.  It was a fun place

This picture is of the grape vines which were used to produce this wine 

It was a gorgeous day.  It was quite warm but we mostly stayed in the shade.  It all changed when we got to the beach.  It was no longer hot.  Unfortunately, I did not pack for it being cooler.  Sharon tossed in a jacket for me to use if needed.  I think that I may need it.

Not much of a beach view, even though the name of this house is A Beach View.

This is a very comfortable house for the 5 of us, though when we first got here there were several problems that we had to call Meredith Lodging  about.  The refrigerator was leaking water, which was the biggest problem.  They sent someone over right away to fix it.  

Sharon and Kris made us a very delicious Peruvian dinner with chicken, french fries and steamed vegetables with several Peruvian sauces.

Barbara S & Olivia

delicious meal

my plate

Kris got my computer set up so that Sharon could show her pictures from Peru.  This was a challenge because the instructions were not available, but Kris figured it out.  That was a treat to see the picture.  Sharon sure had some great pictures.  I almost feel like I have been there.