Last night Holland suggested a Sunday drive … and this morning, David called to say he was in Naselle-WA & on his way to his beach place, in Long Beach-WA.
So - we enjoyed a nice Sunday drive, did a little exploration, and spent time with a friend before coming back home to Ocean Park-WA.
First off, we had wanted to spend some time watching waves in Seaview; but the ocean wind was blowing briskly across the beach, kicking dusty sandy grit into the atmosphere … and causing creepy appearances on the beach that looked like ghostly fingers inching forward. It was weirdly unsettling as I watched the shifting sand out the passenger window: I was glad when Holland turned around & got us out of there.
Oddities & Curiosities … between Long Beach & Seaview-WA
Big gusts of sand was airborne this afternoon, as we pulled up at the Seaview Beach Access-WA
There was so much airborne sand, that Beard's Hallow was barely visible.
Then, we drove into Ilwaco, and made a loop around the marina:
The gritty, kicked up sand along the oceanfront reminded me of the dust storms in AZ; Ilwaco-WA
WOW~seagulls & geese; Ilwaco Marina-WA
The geese really like this Ilwaco area ;-)
We are thinking that bridge & buildings in the distance, belong to the Coast Guard; Ilwaco-WA
That's the North Head Jetty - stretching out into the Pacific Ocean; Ilwaco-WA
On the way back to Ocean Park, I pointed out what looked like a small fishing Park across the Black Lake water; and asked Holland if we could try to find a way to get there. We tried 2 side roads, but they dead-ended … so, when I saw a guy dinking around with his car, I said, "Let's pull over there, and I'll ask if he knows what that place is … and how we could get there." So, that's what we did.
He did know - and we followed his directions down Sandridge Road, to get there.
This is the road we need to get where I want to go …
Black Lake; Ilwaco-WA
The Lake's edge lapped right up to the gravel road edge …
Curiosity satiated.
Well … I got here, & now I 'know'. LOL
Hmm - a walking Trail - and … of course we drove in & parked; but Betsy was purring the whole time, and we didn't stay long.
Kayak Rentals - there were several kayaker's on the Lake.
It was a very peaceful, pretty, Sunday country drive.
Directions to the back-end Hiking Trail of Black Lake.
After that little exploration, we drove to David's place; we enjoyed a lengthy chatty visit … and came home with canned fish & canned clams 😊: these we tucked away for our upcoming Road Gypsy forays.
And I made up a couple bacon & cheese Breakfast Burrito's to put in the freezer for satisfying and healthy quick grabs 👌
YUMMY!
VAL'S HUNGRY JACK BREAKFAST BURRITOS; Ocean Park-WA: (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2025/06/vals-hungry-jack-breakfast-burritos.html)
Today was a fun 😊 & busy 😉 Day.
I have been blessed abundantly ❤️
