This past week in September…
I will always remember.

This spectacular drive along the coast…
Unseen by most.

The FIRST day it was a very long drive…
From Long Beach to Red Bluff on I-5

Day TWO we drove via Hwy 97 to Klamath Falls and on the way…
We enjoyed touring Shasta Caverns today.

Day THIRD day Hwy. 97 to Annie Falls then on to Crater Lake
But the drive was not a piece of cake…

Wet snow and limited visibility
But a feeling of winter tranquility

Soon the fog rolled in as thick as can be
The lake we were never able to see

On to lake Pauline and lava Butte Park
We’re evolution of million years left its mark

The Fourth Hwy 26 to John Day Fossil Beds and it was fascinating to view
The results of the diggings that are more then a few

We were at awe about the painted hills that look like man made
Vivid colors that never fade

And there…below the stark blue sky… stood…
Pure white snow topped… Mount Hood

Memories flooded my mind
When at the Timberline Lodge we dined

Because 49 years ago
I stayed here with John in the snow

The FIFTH day we saw spectacular waterfalls including Horsetail
And we hiked to observe Bridal Vail

In Rooster Rock State Park we had views of Mount Rainier-Hood –Jefferson and Adams and drove
Via Devils Punch Bowl to Newport
And stayed overnight in a nice resort

The SIXTH day we viewed the Sea lions Cave Arch rock and National Bridge
On Hwy 1 while standing on a narrow ridge

The SEVENTH day From Scotia via Hwy 1 to San Francisco
We’re everyone seemed to be on the go!

It took two hours to get across the city
Having to endure this was a pity

The traffic jam
Caused us to get home at 2 am

Tired but thankful for having had another peek
Of the West Coast with Daphne and Ashley this week.