Oregon Trip

Water Lilies on canoe trip

 Having lots of rain here in Oregon since we left - only a few good days for getting out.  We do walk in the rain, if it's not pouring, but not conducive to sketch/paint outside.  We walked the beach the other day when sun was out and this is a view from the cliffs above the ocean walking down - all the pines are spouting new growth.

The Water Lilies were seen on our first trip in our canoe yesterday.  Nice day, a little off and on sun.  Don't know what kind they are, but must love salt water.   The river we were on is an Estuary off the coast at Newport, Oregon.  Beautifully quiet, saw eagles, hawks and pretty little yellow birds fluttering really fast in front of us - nothing stops or hovers long enough for any photos, so went toward the patches of lilies.  I walked Historic Yaquina Harbor this morning and saw the awesome artwork Oregonians produce, got lots of creative juices going.