The Road to Charlies

Going Over the Bridge to Florence

The Umpqua River

The Road to Florence, Oregon

Carol's Brother Charlie

Charlie and his friend Carrie

Today we are leaving Florence so I wanted to fill everyone in on the trip here.

We were held up one day longer than we expected in Canyonville, OR so we could get the truck worked on. It turned out to be some kind of fuel sensor.

We left there and took highway 5 to the turnoff 138/38 over to the coast. That road is great and the scenery is wonderful. The Umpua river runs along the road the whole way. We got to Reedsport then turned onto 101. We got into Florence in the early afternoon.

Charlie came over for dinner that night. It was really good to see him. I think it's been about 7 years since we have seen him. He hasn't changed much, just older (aren't we all?). There is a botanical garden here called Darlington. It has big plants that eat bugs, just like a venus flytrap. This is one of the only places it grows. We are staying in the Elks RV park. It is only $15 a night.

The weather has been beautiful. Yesterday it was a sunny 66 degrees. If you go towards the ocean 1 block, it is foggy. Last night Charlie brought over some wild salmon to grill. It was yummy.

Today we are leaving for Lincoln City to go agate hunting.

Hope all is well with you.

David and Carol