As the sun sets over the coast of Oregon, we reflect on a memorable month in this beautiful state. The scenery, wildlife and especially the abundant bird life filled numerous pages in our travel log. This picture is of Goat Island at Harris Beach State Park, our home for a few days, was taken from the 700 foot cliff above the tide pools and beach.
On to California and our much anticipated "must see"- the majestic Redwoods, and they did not disappoint! Walking and camping among these ancient monarchs is nothing short of humbling. Picture with us that these 2,000 year old trees were here and growing when Christ walked the earth. It is impossible to effectively communicate our total emersion experience, but the picture on the left and the video on the bottom will have to do until you can see them for yourself.
Shafts of sunlight rarely filter to the forest floor from the towering 380 foot high canopies above. The giant tree pictured in the video measured 68 feet in circumference. Epiphytes, such as ferns, moss, lichens and shrubs grow profusely from upper story branches and trunks. This cool, dark and moist forest floor environment gives off the aroma of creation.
From "sunny" California where its been foggy or raining for the last two full days (critical to Redwood growth). Farewell for now, Ty & Ida
Your photos are adding city ideas to the trip I am planning with Troy for next year! We are going to have to set aside two weeks to see all the beautiful sites you are photographing! Hope you are having a wonderful visit with Travis!
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