Today's Photo: Lost Boy Beach, Again!

Today's Photo is of Lost Boy Beach, the secret beach cove that our beautiful rental perched above, ensconced in a forest in Oceanside, OR. I wish I could have stayed there the entire summer! By taking a little trail (below) lined with wildflowers we could reach this peaceful haven. I've never experienced such breathtaking views of the ocean and jagged rocks before. Our planet is truly a marvel.

Being in a landlocked state for the next five months is not going to be easy, when all I can do is dream of seashells...

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Today's Photo: Strawberry Tart

Today's Photo is of the Strawberry Tart I made while in Vancouver, BC. The market down the street had beautiful strawberries that were a match for the gorgeous backyard and deck of my boyfriend's roommate (She does landscaping and indoor plant arrangements). Look at all the flowers and greenery!

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Today's Photo: Sand Ripples

Today's Photo is of sand ripples at Cape Lookout State Park in Oregon! And what a Lookout it was:

We were blessed with a beautiful, sunny day to enjoy the coast. More Oregon pictures are soon to follow...
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Today's Photo: Voodoo Doughnut

Today's Photo is of the classic Voodoo Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, OR. Usually, there is a 1-hour + wait for this eclectic sugary fare, but my friend Kristin and I managed to arrive at a break in the day and only waited for 20 minutes. Complete with voodoo stake and raspberry-filling innards, this original is one of over 30 doughnuts, many covered with cereal and candy pieces. If you venture to Voodoo, your doughnut purchase will come in a giant Barbie-pink box (brilliant advertising) and don't be surprised if you are asked on the street to sell a doughnut or two to locals (they're too smart to wait in the around-the-block line). We went to a neighboring park by the riverside and relaxed as the doughnut scent wafted out of the box flap.

And yes, that IS bacon on that maple doughnut...

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Today's Photo: Onion Ring Tower

Today's Photo is of the golden onion ring tower from the Pelican Pub & Brewery on Cape Kiwanda Beach in Pacific City, OR, that was devoured by four friends in less than four minutes. Those onion rings were as delicious as they look, too. As you can see, Tom looks very happy about the whole situation. He was not as happy when a seagull decided to leave him a little present on his shoulder moments later...

The oceanview from our seats was spectacular, but clearly can be risky... Nevertheless, we enjoyed a tasty lunch, and I highly recommend the Kiwanda Cream Ale :)
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Today's Photo: Lost Boy Beach

Today's Photo is of my friend Kristin, over at The Pastry Affair, soaking in the rays at Lost Boy Beach. A few friends and myself are staying in Oceanside, Oregon for the week. Our house is beautiful and overlooks a beach cove. Climbing down a little trail for 10 minutes leads us to our own private beach. We are surrounded by green-covered walls, blue-grey water, and mystical sea spray. So forgive me for not posting for a few days, but the sunshine has been calling...
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Today's Photo: Flower in VanDusen Botanical Garden

Today's Photo is of a flower in VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, BC. I went to this beautiful 55-acre garden last week while visiting my boyfriend. Today, I can't just show you one photo. You need a taste of the rest of this place:

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Today's Photo: Meatball Sandwich from Salumi

Disclaimer: Today's Photo is for mature audiences only. Sumptuous, tantalizing, seductively messy, Today's Food Porn, I mean Photo, is the meatball sandwich from Salumi that I made love to, I mean ate, in Seattle. My friend Chau introduced me to this beauty the moment I arrived in the Emerald City, and oh, what a moment it was... The meatballs are the best that I've ever had, and it came with fresh mozzarella! Salumi is best known for its cured meats, especially its salami.  I also had a taste of the Muffo sandwich with the famous salami... If you love food and find yourself in Seattle, this is your place. Salumi is located at 309 3rd Ave S. and is only open Tuesday - Friday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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Today's Photo: Sea Otter at the Vancouver Aquarium

Today's Photo is of Milo, a sea otter at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park. During my visit, I saw not only Milo, but also dolphins, jellyfish, and beluga whales (impressive!). The sea otters, though, were by far the cutest of the bunch. Here are a few sea otter facts that I learned:

• Sea otters' fur is the thickest in the animal kingdom, so thick that their skin never actually gets wet.
• Sea otters eat about a third of their body weight every day (They have a high metabolic rate)!
• Sea otters were extinct in British Columbia due to the fur traders in the 1800s but some Alaskan sea otters were relocated to the Vancouver area and now there are about ~3000 in the area today.

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Today's Photo: Snoqualmie Falls

I'm going to try something new today (and almost everyday if I can stay on top of life/blogging this year): I'm going to post a recent photograph that I've taken, and a brief description of the subject matter, in an effort to improve my photography and let us get to know each other a little better...

My first "Today's Photo" is of Snoqualmie Falls, outside of Seattle, Washington.  My friend Chau and her friend Matt took me here yesterday after hiking the Little Si trail in Snoqualmie Valley.  Yes, it rains quite a lot in Seattle, but it's completely worth it for the beautiful greenery, dramatic skies and rainbows when the sun does decide to make an appearance!

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Stay tuned for tomorrow's photo from the Vancouver Aquarium...
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