Our Vacation - Part 6

Well, here we are the second part of our Anniversary Day.


Lunch is over and back to more of the ocean.




The picture doesn't do justice, however if you look closely you will see the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, A.K.A. Terrible Tilly.



Description: One mile west of Tillamook Head, a rock rises from the ocean. In the shape of a sea monster, it is where old Nor'easters go to die. Where Indians believed under ocean tunnels inhabited by spirits came to the surface. Where sheer cliffs drop straight into the sea to depths of 96 to 240 feet. Where clinging to the top, fighting off the gripping hands of the sea, stands a lighthouse. A symbol of the precarious line between human endeavor and the forces of nature.



An intriguing and powerful testament of the will and determination of the human spirit, the story of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse began in 1879.

The lighthouse was lit for the first time on January 21, 1881.

Terrible Tilly shone her light for 77 years. On September 1, 1957, Keeper Oswald Allik turned off the light

The lighthouse was put up for sale and passed through a variety of interesting characters, ending up in the hands of a Portland woman in 1980. Under her ownership, the structure was gutted and turned into the Eternity at Sea Columbarium. Interested parties can have their ashes placed inside the lighthouse, with prices varying depending on the location.




The day fades to night.



For our Anniversary dinner we dined on a fettuccini dinner for Vic and halibut fish and chips for me at what else but a restaurant with a view.

Good food, good company - it doesn't get any better than that!!

Back to the room sitting out on the balcony overlooking the ocean sipping on an iced tea - what a day!

This is our 30th anniversary and it is time to recreate the honeymoon night, so obviously those details I will leave out.


The night turns to day.

We are moving slow but it's time to say goodbye to Cannon Beach and continue our journey.






We are going to continue along the coast and then turn inland to the Portland area.





We say a sad farewell to some of the most spectacular coastline one could ever imagine.


And that concludes my story for today. The vacation was great so as you may notice I am dragging it out.

Tomorrow in part 7 we make the turn to head home.