Dahlia-ing Along - more of day 3

Our trip into Otis was spectacular enough to think it could get no better, but as luck would have it, the ENTIRE day was unparalleled! Special nods go to the Otter Crest Loop; fantastic views, almost no traffic and the most perfect weather anyone could hope for in any month on the Oregon coast. We stopped everywhere. I patronized a roadside stand in the middle of nowhere and bought dahlias and daisies putting them in my trunk bag and decorating my bike handsomely in summer Sunday style. We cruised in at Salishan taking in the outdoor patio and fireplace there. In Depot Bay, my secret whale watching place came through with instantaneous results ... As usual. Gray whales so close you could nearly hear them breathe. :) Yaquina Head was birdwatching and harbor seal territory, and Nye beach served us up a tasty lunch at Quimby's. They locked me in however, so do use the restroom cautiously if you're there nearing 3pm when they close until dinner at 5. A girl could be confined to the place for 2 hours if shes not careful!!
Off to our place in Newport for a comfortable stay in the La Quinta there ... Always happy to support businesses that LOVE OUR DOGGIES, even when they aren't there. We still had lots of time to hang out in Newport, walking the bridge ... To the north bay front and walking that as well catching a bite to eat ... The only chips and salsa we could find, and then to Saffron Salmon for dessert. Ride, eat, ride, eat, ride, eat, walk. That's just about how its been going! Hoping for just as good a day tomorrow!