The weather is fickle. The sun is pouring through the windows making the upper room hot for the first time this trip. I’ve been following Mom around closing windows as she opens them due to the cold. This morning was supposed to be “clearing”.
Dad convinced us to go for a hike. I was reluctant. I wanted to hang on our own beach. Dad took us to Hug Point, just south of Cannon Beach. Sara and I got out to use the restrooms and got drenched. The downpour was impressive. It soaked through my jacket. All us Powers were dressed in full rain gear. Most everyone else came out after the rain was done in normal clothes. Laura was excited to play in the sand. She insisted on following me around the point. Sara made a friend over feathers and sand. The boys bonded over waterfall photography.
We headed home for lunch.
The afternoon hike was to Ecola State Park. Wayne and I thought we would go to Cannon Beach and explore, but Ecola was deep in a old growth forest. I was on kid duty trying to make sure no kids fell off a cliff. I had the best time with the kids in a little hollow away from the cliffs while Wayne photoed. I played hide and seek with Laura and Sara. It was kind of idyllic. We decided to head home after that.
This was Dad’s day. 2 nature areas at once.